Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 3:04PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 12:04pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 304 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Southern Pines, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Whispering Pines, Vass, and
Ashley Heights.
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:
Moore; Hoke
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov