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Home Tornado Warning 0008 Issued by the Raleigh Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-21 17:04:07
783
WFUS52 KRAH 212203
TORRAH
NCC037-123-125-151-212230-
/O.NEW.KRAH.TO.W.0008.260821T2203Z-260821T2230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
603 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Moore County in central North Carolina...
Northeastern Montgomery County in central North Carolina...
Southeastern Randolph County in central North Carolina...
Southwestern Chatham County in central North Carolina...
* Until 630 PM EDT.
* At 603 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Biscoe, or 10 miles northeast of Troy, moving east
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Moore, northeastern Montgomery, southeastern Randolph
and southwestern Chatham Counties, including the following
locations... Highfalls, Harpers Crossroads, Steeds, Star, and
Robbins.
This includes Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 47 and 60.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3532 7979 3550 7983 3561 7945 3535 7939
TIME...MOT...LOC 2203Z 258DEG 19KT 3543 7973
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
CA
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-21 17:10:07
889
WWUS52 KRAH 212209
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
609 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
NCC123-212219-
/O.CAN.KRAH.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260821T2230Z/
Montgomery NC-
609 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central North Carolina.
&&
LAT...LON 3534 7969 3552 7974 3558 7957 3561 7945
3537 7939
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 256DEG 23KT 3545 7964
$$
NCC037-125-151-212230-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260821T2230Z/
Moore NC-Randolph NC-Chatham NC-
609 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN MOORE...SOUTHEASTERN RANDOLPH AND SOUTHWESTERN CHATHAM
COUNTIES...
At 609 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles southeast of Seagrove, or 14 miles southeast of
North Carolina Zoo, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Robbins, Highfalls, Harpers Crossroads, and Glendon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3534 7969 3552 7974 3558 7957 3561 7945
3537 7939
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 256DEG 23KT 3545 7964
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
CA
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-08-21 17:10:07
889
WWUS52 KRAH 212209
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
609 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
NCC123-212219-
/O.CAN.KRAH.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260821T2230Z/
Montgomery NC-
609 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central North Carolina.
&&
LAT...LON 3534 7969 3552 7974 3558 7957 3561 7945
3537 7939
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 256DEG 23KT 3545 7964
$$
NCC037-125-151-212230-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260821T2230Z/
Moore NC-Randolph NC-Chatham NC-
609 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN MOORE...SOUTHEASTERN RANDOLPH AND SOUTHWESTERN CHATHAM
COUNTIES...
At 609 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles southeast of Seagrove, or 14 miles southeast of
North Carolina Zoo, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Robbins, Highfalls, Harpers Crossroads, and Glendon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3534 7969 3552 7974 3558 7957 3561 7945
3537 7939
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 256DEG 23KT 3545 7964
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
CA
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-21 17:16:07
272
WWUS52 KRAH 212216
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
616 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
NCC037-125-151-212230-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260821T2230Z/
Moore NC-Randolph NC-Chatham NC-
616 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN MOORE...SOUTHEASTERN RANDOLPH AND SOUTHWESTERN CHATHAM
COUNTIES...
At 615 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 12 miles east of Seagrove, or 12 miles northwest of
Carthage, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Robbins, Highfalls, and Harpers Crossroads.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3536 7961 3553 7969 3556 7963 3558 7957
3561 7945 3540 7940
TIME...MOT...LOC 2215Z 247DEG 27KT 3548 7958
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
CA
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-08-21 17:27:08
444
WWUS52 KRAH 212226
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
626 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
NCC037-125-151-212236-
/O.EXP.KRAH.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260821T2230Z/
Moore NC-Randolph NC-Chatham NC-
626 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN MOORE...SOUTHEASTERN RANDOLPH
AND SOUTHWESTERN CHATHAM COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 630 PM EDT...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central North Carolina.
&&
LAT...LON 3536 7961 3553 7969 3556 7963 3558 7957
3561 7945 3540 7940
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 258DEG 19KT 3549 7951
$$
CA
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