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weather NWS moderate Franklin; Nash; Wake; Johnston; Wilson; Harnett; Wayne; Cumberland; Sampson September 5, 2026 at 1:37 AM

Special Weather Statement

At 937 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Zebulon to 6 miles northeast of Bailey to 7 miles east of Fremont. Movement was south at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include... Raleigh, Goldsboro, Smithfield, Clinton, Wilson, Wake Forest, Garner, Clayton, Dunn, and Mount Olive.

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Local conditions in Franklin; Nash; Wake; Johnston; Wilson; Harnett; Wayne; Cumberland; Sampson may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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