Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 24 at 11:26PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2024 - 8:26pm
Expires:
September 24, 2024 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1126 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lawrenceville to near Warrenton to
Kittrell. 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...
Roanoke Rapids, Henderson, Oxford, Nashville, Louisburg, Warrenton,
Halifax, Franklinton, Norlina, and Dortches.
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:
Granville; Vance; Warren; Halifax; Franklin; Nash
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC