Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 1:19PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 10:19am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 118 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Henderson, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail and heavy rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Ponding on the roadway and low-lying areas is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Henderson, Warrenton, Arcola, Afton, and Gillburg.
This includes Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 216 and 219.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Vance; Warren
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: