Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 1:17PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 10:17am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 117 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Siloam to near Nebo to near Clingman.
Movement was southeast at 15 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...
Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Bermuda Run, Huntsville, Lewisville,
Walkertown, Rural Hall, Pfafftown, Belews Creek, and Stanleyville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 182 and 197.
Interstate 74 near Mile Marker 56.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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:
Forsyth
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov