Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 6:18PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 618 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
RDU International, or near Cary. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Raleigh, Durham, Cary, RDU International, Morrisville, Research
Triangle, William B Umstead State Park, Parkwood, Bethesda, and
Carpenter.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 278 and 296.
Interstate 440 between Mile Markers 1 and 11.
Interstate 540 between Mile Markers 0 and 17.
US 1 between Mile Markers 99 and 101.
the Durham Freeway between Mile Markers 2 and 6.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Durham; Wake
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov