North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/23/2026 10:32

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 1:32PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 23, 2026 - 10:32am
Expires: 
June 23, 2026 - 11:15am
Description: 
At 132 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Halifax to 9 miles southwest of Scotland Neck. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Halifax, Scotland Neck, Enfield, Hobgood, and Tillery.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for central North Carolina.
Area Description: 
Halifax
Forcast Office: 
NWS Raleigh NC