North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/20/2026 13:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 4:58PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 1:58pm
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 458 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sanford, moving east at 10 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... Sanford, Lillington, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Broadway, Raven Rock State Park, Harris Lake Boat Launch, Moncure, Seminole, and Shearon Harris Reservoir. This includes US 1 between Mile Markers 69 and 90.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Chatham; Wake; Lee; Harnett
Forcast Office: 
NWS Raleigh NC