Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 7:15pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 1014 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Ansonville, or 10 miles south of Albemarle, moving
east at 40 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...
Ansonville, Norwood, Mount Gilead, Ellerbe, Candor, Norman, Uwharrie
Haven, Covington, Pekin, and Lake Tillery.
This includes Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 26 and 43.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Stanly; Montgomery; Anson; Richmond
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: