Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 4:50AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 1:50am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
At 449 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Hamlet to 6 miles northwest of Laurinburg
to near Mccoll. Movement was northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph and half inch 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...
Laurinburg, Southern Pines, Rockingham, Raeford, Fort Bragg,
Pinehurst, Hamlet, Aberdeen, Maxton, and Hoffman.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Moore; Harnett; Richmond; Scotland; Hoke; Cumberland
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov