Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 12:45pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 345 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southeast of Chapel Hill, 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...
Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, RDU International,
Apex, Holly Springs, Morrisville and Crosswinds Boating Center.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 273 and 301.
Interstate 440 between Mile Markers 1 and 6.
Interstate 540 between Mile Markers 0 and 1.
US 1 between Mile Markers 84 and 101.
the Durham Freeway between Mile Markers 2 and 5.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central North Carolina.
Area Description:
Durham; Chatham; Wake
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov