Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 1:30pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 430 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Randleman, moving south at 15 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...
High Point, Asheboro, Randleman, North Carolina Zoo, Thomasville,
Archdale, Trinity, Pleasant Garden, Ramseur, and Franklinville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 101 and 116.
Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 67 and 94.
Interstate 74 between Mile Markers 73 and 79.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Guilford; Davidson; Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov