Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 5:53PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 7, 2026 - 2:53pm
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 552 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Midland, or 12 miles southeast of Downtown Concord, moving southeast
at 40 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...
Albemarle, Rockingham, Wadesboro, Hamlet, Ansonville, Polkton,
Locust, Norwood, Oakboro, and Stanfield.
This includes Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 26 and 40.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Stanly; Montgomery; Anson; Richmond
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: