Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 3:25PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 12:25pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 325 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Clinton, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Goldsboro, Clinton, Mount Olive, Walnut Creek, Harrells, Roseboro,
Garland, Newton Grove, Salemburg, and Turkey.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 342 and 359.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This thunderstorm is producing an excessive amount of deadly cloud to
ground lightning. Seek shelter indoors and stay away from windows. If
you cannot seek shelter indoors, an enclosed vehicle can provide safe
shelter. Deadly lightning strikes can occur well ahead of an
approaching storm, prior to the arrival of rain and wind.
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 900 PM EDT for
central North Carolina.
Area Description:
Wayne; Sampson
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov