Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 7:57PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 4:57pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 757 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles west of Pope AAF, or 10 miles west of Fort Bragg, moving east
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, Raeford, Fort Bragg, Aberdeen, Godwin,
Pope AAF, Hope Mills, Spring Lake, and Eastover.
This includes Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 65 and 41.
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.
Area Description:
Moore; Harnett; Hoke; Cumberland
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: