Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 9:32PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 6:32pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 931 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Milton to Yanceyville. Movement was
southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Oxford, Roxboro, Concord, Stovall, Mayo Reservoir, Bethel Hill, Bushy
Fork, Hyco Lake, Moriah and Hyco Marina.
This includes Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 198 and 208.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Person; Granville
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov