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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The National Weather Service in Raleigh issued a severe thunderstorm warning Tuesday afternoon for sections of central North Carolina, including Durham and Orange counties.
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According to the NWS, the severe thunderstorm warning was issued at 2:13 p.m. for northwestern Durham County, northeastern Orange County, all of Person County, and northwestern Granville County.
The NWS said the impacted areas include:
- Rougemont, Lake Michie, and Bahama in Durham County
- Schley in Orange County
- Roxboro, Mayo Reservoir, Bethel Hill, and Bushy Fork in Person County
- Butner in Granville County
- Concord in Caswell County
Hazards include 60 m.p.h. wind gusts and penny-sized hail that are expected to damage roofs, siding, and trees, according to the NWS.
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The NWS said it issued the warning due to a severe thunderstorm over Prospect Hill in Caswell County moving east at 15 m.p.h.
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The warning is expected to expire at 3 p.m., according to the NWS.
More information about the warning can be viewed below.