Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 3 at 8:15PM EDT until August 3 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 3, 2026 - 5:15pm
Expires:
August 3, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 814 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northeast
of Pope AFB, or 10 miles southwest of Lillington, and is nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Linden, Anderson Creek, and Timberlake.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Very heavy rain can be expected due to the slow movement of these
storms. 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:
Cumberland, NC; Harnett, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov