Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 27 at 7:16PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 4:16pm
Expires:
March 27, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 716 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Butner, or 8 miles northwest of Creedmoor, moving east at 40 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...
Creedmoor, Louisburg, Wake Forest, Butner, Franklinton, Bunn,
Rolesville, Youngsville, Stem, and Pilot.
This includes Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 185 and 199.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Person; Granville; Vance; Durham; Franklin; Wake
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov