Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 4:30pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 730 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Randleman, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Greensboro, Randleman, Siler City, Pleasant Garden, Liberty, Staley,
Climax, Forest Oaks, Snow Camp, and Randleman Regional Reservior
Marina.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 33 and 35, and between Mile
Markers 120 and 126.
Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 83 and 98.
Interstate 74 near Mile Marker 79.
Instruction:
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central North Carolina. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in
effect until 100 AM EDT for central North Carolina.
Area Description:
Guilford; Alamance; Randolph; Chatham
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov