Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 2:28PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 11:28am
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 225 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms from Asheboro to Siler City to McLeansville, moving
southwest at 5 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...
Burlington, Asheboro, Randleman, Siler City, North Carolina Zoo,
Goldston, Seagrove, Elon, McLeansville, and Gibsonville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 125 and 131.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 132 and 143.
Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 60 and 90.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Very heavy rain can be expected due to the slow movement of this
storm. Prolonged heavy rain may result in ponding of water on
roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of
creeks and streams. Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra
caution to avoid hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Guilford; Alamance; Randolph; Chatham
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov