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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for all or parts of several central North Carolina counties.
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According to the warning from the National Weather Service in Raleigh, the warning was issued for either all of or part of the following counties:
- South central Wake County
- Southwestern Johnston County
- Harnett County
- Southwestern Sampson County
- Cumberland County
- Northeastern Hoke County
- Northern Sampson County
NWS Raleigh said the main hazard at the time of publication is 60 mile per hour wind gust and penny-sized hail.
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The warning is in effect until 9 p.m. The latest weather alert can be found below.
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