Active AlertsChatham

At 647 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southeast of Carrboro, or 9 miles south of Chapel Hill, moving east at 40 mph.
Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, Garner, Carrboro, Goldston, and RDU International. This includes the following highway
S: Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 166 and 184. Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 260 and 296. Interstate 440 between Mile Markers 1 and 5. Interstate 540 between Mile Markers 0 and 7. US 1 between Mile Markers 80 and 101. the Durham Freeway between Mile Markers 2 and 17.

Straight line winds can blow down trees, power lines, and damage mobile homes and other buildings. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm has passed. Stay away from windows as flying debris generated by damaging winds can be deadly.