Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 6:54AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 3:54am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
At 654 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mount Olive, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Goldsboro, Mount Olive, Walnut Creek, Seven Springs, Mar-Mac,
Brogden, Cliffs Of The Neuse State Park, Elroy, and Grantham.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov