Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 4:19AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 1:19am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 419 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Rex, or 10 miles east of Raeford, moving east at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Eastover, Stedman, Wade, Autryville,
Vander, Cedar Creek, and Rockfish.
This includes Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 61 and 41.
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.
Area Description:
Hoke; Cumberland; Sampson
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov