Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 11:32AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 8:32am
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
At 1131 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles west of Mount Olive, or 12 miles north of Clinton, moving east
at 15 mph. This storm has weak rotation...a warning may need to be
issued.
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...
Mount Olive, Walnut Creek, Newton Grove, Seven Springs, Hobbton,
Cliffs Of The Neuse State Park, and Brogden.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 342 and 359.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Doppler radar has indicated weak rotation with this storm. If the
storm intensifies and rotation strengthens, a warning may need to be
issued.
Area Description:
Wayne; Sampson
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: