Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 4:37PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 7, 2026 - 1:37pm
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 436 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southwest of Asheboro, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Asheboro, North Carolina Zoo, Ulah, Seagrove, Robbins, Star, Steeds,
Harpers Crossroads, and Highfalls.
This includes Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 48 and 76.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Randolph; Chatham; Montgomery; Moore
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov