Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 11:44am
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 244 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Goldston, or 7 miles southwest of Pittsboro, moving west at 10 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...
Pittsboro and Goldston.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Chatham
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov