North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/27/2026 13:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 4:18PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 27, 2026 - 1:18pm
Expires: 
June 27, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 417 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms from near Micro to 11 miles west of Goldsboro, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Goldsboro, Mount Olive, Fremont, Walnut Creek, Kenly, Princeton, Pikeville, Eureka, Seven Springs, and Mar-Mac. This includes Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 107 and 105.
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central North Carolina.
Area Description: 
Johnston; Wayne
Forcast Office: 
NWS Raleigh NC