Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 21 at 9:29PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 6:29pm
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 928 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Thomasville to Badin
Lake to 10 miles southeast of Midland. Movement was southeast at 55
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
High Point, Asheboro, Lexington, Laurinburg, Albemarle, Southern
Pines, Rockingham, Wadesboro, Randleman, and Troy.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 92 and 111.
Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 26 and 84.
Interstate 74 between Mile Markers 78 and 79.
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:
Davidson; Randolph; Stanly; Montgomery; Moore; Anson; Richmond; Scotland; Hoke
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: