Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:37PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 3:37pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 637 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Asheboro, moving north 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...
High Point, Asheboro, Randleman, Archdale, Trinity, Liberty, Ramseur,
Franklinville, Staley, and Randleman Regional Reservior Marina.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 106 and 112.
Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 71 and 88.
Interstate 74 between Mile Markers 77 and 79.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Very heavy rain can be expected due to the slow movement of this
storm. Prolonged heavy rain will result in ponding of water on
roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of
creeks and streams. Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra
caution to avoid hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov