Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 6:10PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 3:10pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 610 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Albemarle to 8 miles west of Ansonville to
near Marshville. Movement was east at 20 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...
Albemarle, Wadesboro, Ansonville, Polkton, Norwood, Oakboro, Mount
Gilead, Lilesville, Peachland, and Uwharrie Haven.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Stanly; Montgomery; Anson; Richmond
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov