North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/20/2026 13:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 4:55PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 1:55pm
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 455 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rowan, or 17 miles southwest of Wallace, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Harrells and Ivanhoe.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Sampson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Raleigh NC