Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 7:13PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 4:13pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 713 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Southern Pines, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Fayetteville, Southern Pines, Carthage, Fort Bragg, Pinehurst,
Aberdeen, Pope AAF, Spring Lake, Whispering Pines, and Pinebluff.
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 800 PM EDT for
central North Carolina.
Area Description:
Moore; Lee; Harnett; Hoke; Cumberland
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: