Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 2:14PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 11:14am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 214 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Warsaw to Ruskin.
Movement was northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Clinton, Harrells, Roseboro, Garland, Turkey, and Ivanhoe.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 357 and 359.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Sampson
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov