Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 7:53PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 4:53pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 749 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking outflow winds from strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from Roxboro to near Rougemont
to near Hillsborough to 10 miles northeast of Siler City. Movement
was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Henderson, Oxford, Creedmoor,
Wake Forest, Butner, and Franklinton.
Instruction:
Strong winds may occur well ahead of any rain or lightning. Do not
wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. If outdoors,
consider seeking shelter inside a building and stay away from
windows.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
central North Carolina.
Area Description:
Granville; Vance; Durham; Franklin; Chatham; Wake
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: