Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 6:14PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 3:14pm
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 614 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Siler City, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Siler City, Carrboro, Bynum, Snow Camp,
Sutphin, Cane Creek Reservoir, Saxapahaw, and Fearrington.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Alamance; Orange; Chatham
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: