Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 5:27PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 2:27pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 527 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Linwood, or 8 miles west of Lexington, 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...
Lexington, Linwood, High Rock Lake Marina & Campground, High Rock
Lake, and High Rock Boat Dock Marina.
This includes Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 83 and 96.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Davidson
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov