Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 9:16PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 6:16pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 915 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Elmo to near Wentworth to Pine Hall.
Movement was southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Greensboro, Burlington, Graham, Roxboro, Mebane, Elon, McLeansville,
Concord, Summerfield, and Gibsonville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 128 and 131.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 132 and 155, and between Mile
Markers 221 and 226.
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:
Person; Granville; Guilford; Alamance; Orange
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: