North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/26/2026 12:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 3:53PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 26, 2026 - 12:53pm
Expires: 
June 26, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 353 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Maxton, or near Laurinburg, moving northeast at 20 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... Laurinburg, Raeford, Maxton, Antioch, Wagram, East Laurinburg, Laurel Hill, Ashley Heights, Rockfish, and Silver City.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Scotland; Hoke
Forcast Office: 
NWS Raleigh NC