Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 1:15pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 415 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Pembroke, or 7 miles south of Red Springs, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Lumberton, Red Springs, Pembroke, Maxton, St. Pauls, Howellsville,
Rex, Tolarsville, 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 20
and 38.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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