Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 159 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Rougemont, or 10 miles south of Roxboro, 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...
Oxford, Roxboro, Hillsborough, Creedmoor, Butner, Rougemont, Stem,
Stovall, Lake Michie, and Mayo Reservoir.
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:
Person; Granville; Orange; Durham
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov