Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 544 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Shannon, or near Red Springs, moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Fayetteville, Raeford, Maxton, Antioch, Hope Mills, Wagram, Silver
City, Rockfish, Bowmore, and Sandhills Game Land.
This includes Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 46 and 41.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Scotland; Hoke; Cumberland
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov