Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 8:37PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 5:37pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 836 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southwest of Clarksville, or 8 miles east of Virgilina, moving
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Warrenton, Norlina, Stovall, Middleburg, Macon, Afton, Steele Creek
Marina & Campground, Kerr Lake, Lake Gaston, and Wise.
This includes Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 216 and 233.
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.
If on or near the lake, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Granville; Vance; Warren
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: