Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 4:40AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 1:40am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 440 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northeast of Rex, or 8 miles south of Fayetteville, moving east
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Roseboro, Stedman, Salemburg, Autryville,
Vander, and Cedar Creek.
This includes Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 55 and 41.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Cumberland; Sampson
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov