Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 7:58PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 4:58pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 758 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Albemarle. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Albemarle, Badin Lake, Plyler, Badin, Richfield, New London, Fish
Tales Marina, Morrow Mountain State Park, Pinehaven Marina, and Lake
Tillery.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Very heavy rain can be expected due to the slow movement of this
storm. Prolonged heavy rain will result in ponding of water on
roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of
creeks and streams. Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra
caution to avoid hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Stanly; Montgomery
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov