North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/06/2026 11:52

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 2:52PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 11:52am
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 251 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sturdivants, or 10 miles east of Monroe, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Wadesboro, Ansonville, Polkton, Lilesville, Morven, Peachland, McFarlan, and White Store.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Anson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov