Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 8:29PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 5:29pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 829 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Biscoe, or 12 miles east of Troy, moving east at 25 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...
Carthage, Robbins, Star, Steeds, Highfalls, Eagle Springs, and Seven
Lakes.
This includes Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 44 and 46, and
between Mile Markers 51 and 58.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Montgomery; Moore
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: