If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for central North Carolina.

At 247 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wake Forest, or 10 miles southwest of Louisburg, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Louisburg, Franklinton, Bunn, Youngsville, Centerville, and Ingleside.