Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 5:25PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 2:25pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 525 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles southwest of Fuquay-Varina, or 11 miles northwest of
Lillington, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Cary, Sanford, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Angier, Apex, Holly Springs,
Broadway, Lake Wheeler, and New Hill.
This includes US 1 between Mile Markers 88 and 99.
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.
Area Description:
Chatham; Wake; Lee; Harnett
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov