Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 9:21PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 6:21pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 921 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ansonville, or 10 miles north of Wadesboro, moving east at 20 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...
Wadesboro, Ansonville, Polkton, Norwood, Mount Gilead, Ellerbe,
Lilesville, Norman, Uwharrie Haven, and Blewett Falls Lake.
This includes Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 26 and 34, and
between Mile Markers 37 and 40.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This thunderstorm is producing an excessive amount of deadly cloud to
ground lightning. Seek shelter indoors and stay away from windows. If
you cannot seek shelter indoors, an enclosed vehicle can provide safe
shelter.
Area Description:
Stanly; Montgomery; Anson; Richmond
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: