Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 1:29PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 10:29am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 129 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Roxboro, moving southeast at 25 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...
Oxford, Roxboro, Creedmoor, Butner, Rougemont, Concord, Stem,
Stovall, Lake Michie, and Mayo Reservoir.
This includes Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 188 and 208.
Instruction:
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central North Carolina.
Area Description:
Person; Granville; Orange; Durham
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov