Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 6:33PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 3:33pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 631 PM EDT, radar indicated a cluster of thunderstorms near
Benson, or 9 miles southwest of Smithfield, moving northeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. Brief heavy rainfall for 15 to 20
minutes.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Smithfield, Wilson, Clayton, Benson, Fremont, Bailey, Micro, Selma,
Four Oaks, and Pine Level.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 127 and 79.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 311 and 339.
NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 23 and 56.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Nash; Johnston; Wilson; Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov