Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:08PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:08pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 406 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking clusters of strong
thunderstorms extending from near Lexington to near Mt Pleasant to
near Marvin. Movement was east at 35 mph.
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...
High Point, Asheboro, Lexington, Albemarle, Wadesboro, Randleman,
Troy, Badin Lake, North Carolina Zoo, and Ansonville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 92 and 99, and between Mile
Markers 104 and 108.
Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 58 and 90.
Interstate 74 between Mile Markers 77 and 79.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central North Carolina.
Area Description:
Guilford; Davidson; Randolph; Stanly; Montgomery; Anson; Richmond
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov