Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 5:48PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 2:48pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 548 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles west of Mount Olive to near Bowdens to
7 miles southeast of Clinton. Movement was east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Goldsboro, Mount Olive, Walnut Creek, Turkey, Seven Springs, Mar-Mac,
Brogden, Cliffs Of The Neuse State Park, Elroy, and Grantham.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 348 and 359.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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:
Wayne; Sampson
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov