Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 2:58PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 11:58am
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 258 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Maxton, or near Laurinburg, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Lumberton, Red Springs, Pembroke, Maxton, St. Pauls, Rowland, Rex,
Raemon, Shannon, Buie, Robeson Community College, Wakulla, Barker Ten
Mile, Purvis, Prospect, Elrod, Parkton, Rennert, Lumber Bridge, and
Raynham.
This includes Interstate 95 in North Carolina between mile markers 8
and 38.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Robeson
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov