Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 5:16PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 2:16pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 515 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Durham, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, RDU International,
Morrisville, Eno River State Park, Gorman, and William B Umstead
State Park.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 163 and 184.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 259 and 262, between Mile Markers
268 and 270, and between Mile Markers 275 and 286.
Interstate 540 between Mile Markers 0 and 11.
the Durham Freeway between Mile Markers 2 and 17.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Strong winds may occur well ahead of any rain or lightning. Do not
wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. SEEK SHELTER
IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Orange; Durham; Wake
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov