North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/27/2026 10:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 1:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 27, 2026 - 10:45am
Expires: 
June 27, 2026 - 11:30am
Description: 
At 145 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Scotland Neck, or 11 miles south of Halifax, moving east at 15 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... Scotland Neck, Enfield, and Tillery.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is likely with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Halifax
Forcast Office: 
NWS Raleigh NC