Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 7:24PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 4:24pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 724 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles east of Angier to 9 miles northwest of
Bruce. Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Goldsboro, Smithfield, Wilson, Garner, Clayton, Fremont, Micro,
Selma, Four Oaks, and Pine Level.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 121 and 81.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 307 and 339.
NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 35 and 56.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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:
Edgecombe; Wake; Johnston; Wilson; Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: