Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 9:28AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 6:28am
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
At 928 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Angier, or 15 miles northeast of Lillington, moving east at 45 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...
Smithfield, Wilson, Garner, Clayton, Elm City, Fremont, Bailey,
Micro, Selma, and Four Oaks.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 127 and 90.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 305 and 323.
NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 27 and 49.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Nash; Wake; Johnston; Wilson; Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: