Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 3:35PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 12:35pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 335 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Fayetteville to 13 miles south of Godwin
to Jerome to near Tolarsville. Movement was southeast at 30 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...
Fayetteville, Clinton, Harrells, Godwin, Hope Mills, Eastover,
Roseboro, Stedman, Garland, and Wade.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 65 and 41.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 347 and 359.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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.
Area Description:
Cumberland; Sampson
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov