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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Parts of several central NC counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning Monday evening.
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According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, the counties and parts of other counties have been placed under the severe thunderstorm warning:
- Southwestern Moore County
- Hoke County
- Southwestern Cumberland County
- Scotland County
- Southeastern Montgomery County
- Richmond County
- Southwestern Edgecombe County
- Eastern Wilson County
NWS Raleigh said the cities, towns and villages impacted by potential hazards and the storms include Fayetteville, Raeford, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Southern Pines, Hamlet, Manteo, Rockingham and Hoffman.
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At the time of the warning, NWS Raleigh warns the hazards include wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour.
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The warning is set to expire at 5 p.m.