Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 3:41PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 12:41pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 341 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Wake Forest, or 8 miles north of Raleigh, moving east
at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Raleigh, Louisburg, Wake Forest, Zebulon, Franklinton, Rolesville,
Youngsville, Pilot, Falls Lake State Rec Area, and Falls Lake.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 440 between Mile Markers 6 and 10.
Interstate 540 between Mile Markers 3 and 22.
NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 20 and 21.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Strong winds may occur well ahead of any rain or lightning. Do not
wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. SEEK SHELTER
IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central North Carolina.
Area Description:
Granville; Durham; Franklin; Wake
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: