Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 10:29PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 7:29pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 1029 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Smithfield, moving south at 20 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...
Goldsboro, Smithfield, Fremont, Walnut Creek, Micro, Selma, Four
Oaks, Pine Level, Kenly and Princeton.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 107 and 87.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 330 and 340.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Johnston; Wilson; Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov