Strong Thunderstorms Threaten Henderson, Warren County Area
Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea-size hail are possible as a line of thunderstorms pushes through Henderson, Warrenton, Lake Gaston, and surrounding communities.
HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA — Strong thunderstorms were tracking across a stretch of north-central North Carolina on Tuesday afternoon, prompting the National Weather Service in Raleigh to issue a Special Weather Statement at 1:20 p.m. EDT on June 23, 2026.
Doppler radar showed the storms moving along a line extending from 10 miles southeast of Boydton to near Norlina and near Henderson, pushing east at 25 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
What to Expect
The primary hazards associated with the storm line include wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea-size hail, the National Weather Service reported. Both threats were radar-indicated as of the 1:20 p.m. alert.
Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and send unsecured objects airborne. Minor hail damage to vegetation is also possible, according to the statement.
Areas in the Path of the Storms
The National Weather Service identified the following communities as being in the impacted zone:
- Henderson
- Warrenton
- Norlina
- Littleton
- Middleburg
- Macon
- Drewry
- Lake Gaston
- Wise
- Southpointe Marina
- Morningstar Marina
Travelers on Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 215 and 233 were also within the affected corridor, the agency noted.
Safety Precautions
Residents and travelers in the affected areas were advised to secure loose outdoor items and remain alert for rapidly changing conditions. The storms were moving east at 25 mph, meaning conditions could deteriorate quickly in communities ahead of the line.
The National Weather Service in Raleigh is the issuing authority for this alert and continues to monitor the storm system via Doppler radar. Residents can track updates through the NWS Raleigh office or the official weather.gov website.
