Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 1:54PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 10:54am
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 150 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms across eastern Lee and eastern Chatham Counties,
moving 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...
Raleigh, Cary, Sanford, Lillington, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Angier,
Apex, Holly Springs, and Morrisville.
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:
Chatham; Wake; Lee; Harnett
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov