Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 9:28PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 6:28pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 928 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Wake Forest, or 11 miles southwest of Louisburg, moving east at 30
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...
Rocky Mount, Nashville, Louisburg, Dortches, Bunn, Rolesville, Red
Oak, Spring Hope, Youngsville, and Whitakers.
This includes Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 150 and 138.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Franklin; Nash; Wake
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: