Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 545 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Badin Lake, moving southeast at 20 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...
Troy, Badin Lake, Biscoe, Star, Candor, Eldorado, Steeds, and Morrow
Mountain State Park.
This includes Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 41 and 56.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Montgomery; Moore
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov