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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a severe thunderstorm warning Friday for parts of central North Carolina.
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At 5:38 p.m., the alert was issued for northwestern Moore County, southwestern Chatham County and southeastern Randolph County due to a severe thunderstorm that was spotted near the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro. The warning is expected to be in effect until 6:30 p.m.
Forecasters said the main hazards are wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour and possibly penny-sized hail.
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Listed below are the current warnings, watches and advisories in central North Carolina.
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