Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 4:10PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 1:10pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 409 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 9 miles north of Henderson, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Henderson, Oxford, Louisburg, Franklinton, Kittrell, Youngsville,
Stovall, Middleburg, Centerville, and Ingleside.
This includes Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 196 and 225.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning may occur with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Granville; Vance; Warren; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov