Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 1:20PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 10:20am
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 120 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles southeast of Boydton to near Norlina
to near Henderson. Movement was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Henderson, Warrenton, Norlina, Littleton, Middleburg, Macon, Drewry,
Lake Gaston, Wise, and Southpointe And Morningstar Marinas.
This includes Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 215 and 233.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central North Carolina.
Area Description:
Vance; Warren
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov