Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 4:38PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 1:38pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 435 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated clusters of thunderstorms
with heavy rain and gusty wind to 45 to 50 mph over Scotland County
moving, moving east at 40 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...
Fayetteville, Laurinburg, Raeford, Fort Bragg, Maxton, Pope AFB,
Antioch, Hope Mills, Spring Lake, and Eastover.
This includes Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 61 and 41.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Moore; Harnett; Scotland; Hoke; Cumberland; Sampson
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov