Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 264 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA EDGECOMBE FRANKLIN HALIFAX NASH VANCE WARREN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ENFIELD, FRANKLINTON, HENDERSON, KITTRELL, LOUISBURG, NASHVILLE, NORLINA, PRINCEVILLE, ROANOKE RAPIDS, ROCKY MOUNT, SCOTLAND NECK, SPRING HOPE, TARBORO, AND WARRENTON.