Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 10:52PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 7:52pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1052 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northwest of Mount Olive, 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...
Goldsboro, Smithfield, Mount Olive, Wilson, Dunn, Benson, Fremont,
Walnut Creek, Micro, and Selma.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 107 and 70.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 319 and 355.
NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 43 and 56.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Edgecombe; Johnston; Wilson; Harnett; Wayne; Sampson
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: