Ask the Meteorologist: What is a microburst & how did it cause damage in Wake, Johnston counties Sunday? The Citizen 2 years ago A microburst was responsible for the wind damage seen in south Wake County Sunday evening, according to WRAL meteorologists. Source: WRAL News Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Raleigh, Durham under level 2 risk for severe weatherDateAugust 23, 2019In relation toNewsStorms blow through Raleigh, leaving damage, power outages behindDateJuly 1, 2019In relation toWeatherStorm damage in Wake, Johnston, Wilson counties: May 19-20, 2022DateMay 20, 2022In relation toWeather