Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 10:07PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 7:07pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 1006 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Pope AAF, or near Fort Bragg, moving east at 25
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, Lillington, Fort Bragg, Dunn, Benson, Godwin, Pope AAF,
Spring Lake, Erwin, and Eastover.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 81 and 55.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 320 and 345.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Johnston; Harnett; Cumberland; Sampson
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: