Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 9:15pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1215 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Smithfield to near Lillington to 8 miles
southeast of Sanford. Movement was southeast at 25 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...
Smithfield, Lillington, Dunn, Benson, Godwin, Erwin, Coats, Four
Oaks, Newton Grove, and Wade.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 93 and 65.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 320 and 347.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Johnston; Lee; Harnett; Wayne; Cumberland; Sampson
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: