Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 4:22PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 1:22pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 422 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Benson, or 10 miles west of Smithfield, moving
southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Benson, Four Oaks and Coats Crossroads.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 90 and 79.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 316 and 338.
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:
Johnston
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov