{
  "id": "2026-07-18-wake-forest-university-severe-thunderstorm-warning-wake-alert",
  "slug": "wake-forest-university-severe-thunderstorm-warning-wake-alert-2026-07-18",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Wake Forest University",
    "shortName": "Wake Forest",
    "state": "NC",
    "type": "private-r2",
    "alertSystemName": "Wake Alert",
    "enrollment": 9000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2026-07-18",
    "type": "weather",
    "cleryCategory": "advisory",
    "resolution": "resolved",
    "headline": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Wake Alert",
    "headlinePublic": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Wake Alert",
    "summary": "On 2026-07-18, [Wake Alert posted: Severe Thunderstorm Warning](https://wakealert.wfu.edu/2026/07/severe-thunderstorm-warning-15.html).",
    "outcome": "See notice.",
    "casualties": {
      "killed": 0,
      "injured": 0
    }
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2026-07-18",
      "channel": "website",
      "verbatimText": "The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Winston-Salem / Forsyth County area until 9:00 p.m.\n\nSeek shelter in a building or hard top vehicle. Monitor local weather reports.\n\nTelevision stations and news sites in the Triad post weather alerts online at WXII, WGHP, WFMY, Spectrum News, Winston-Salem Journal , ABC 45 News, and WFDD.\n\nFor updates, visit wakealert.wfu.edu.\n\nThe Wake Safe app is one of the best ways to stay connected with University Police and to access campus safety tools. Download the app now to access emergency contacts, friend walks, safety escorts, and a helpful safety toolbox.\n\nSign up for Text AlertsFor Wake Forest students and employees only\n\nAlerts through Wake Safe app\n\nFor StudentsWFU Counseling Center336.758.5273\n\nFor Faculty and StaffBehavioral Health Hub336.716.5493\n\nFor Students, Faculty, and StaffChaplain336.758.5210\n\nCall 336.758.5237 to reach University Marketing and Communications. Calls will be returned as the situation permits.\n\nA Private Liberal Arts University in Winston-Salem, NC / Founded 1834 / Motto: Pro Humanitate\n\nIs information on this page out of date or incorrect? Let us know. Back to Top\n\nA gift to the Wake Forest Fund supports student needs immediately.\n\nWhere the most loyal Wake Forest supporters belong.\n\n1834 Wake Forest Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27109\n\n® 2026 Wake Forest University",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://wakealert.wfu.edu/2026/07/severe-thunderstorm-warning-15.html",
      "sourceDescription": "Wake Alert — Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Wake Alert",
      "annotations": [
        "Full body from wakealert.wfu.edu."
      ],
      "characterCount": 1385
    }
  ],
  "context": "Wake Forest Wake Alert emergency notice.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official Wake Alert body recovered."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Wake Alert",
      "url": "https://wakealert.wfu.edu/2026/07/severe-thunderstorm-warning-15.html",
      "type": "official-archive"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "wake-forest",
    "wake-alert"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-27",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-27",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}