Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 8:43AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 5:43am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 843 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles south of Biscoe, or 13 miles south of Troy, moving northeast at
60 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...
Biscoe, Seagrove, Robbins, Ellerbe, Star, Candor, Norman, Steeds,
Harpers Crossroads, and Highfalls.
This includes Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 31 and 60.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Randolph; Chatham; Montgomery; Moore; Richmond
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov