North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/18/2026 11:06

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 2:06PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 18, 2026 - 11:06am
Expires: 
September 18, 2026 - 11:45am
Description: 
At 206 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near High Point, moving southeast at 10 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... Greensboro, High Point, Asheboro, Randleman, Archdale, Pleasant Garden, Climax, and Randleman Regional Reservior Marina. This includes the following highways... Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 33 and 35, and between Mile Markers 109 and 123. Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 75 and 99. Interstate 74 between Mile Markers 71 and 79.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Guilford; Randolph
Forcast Office: 
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov