Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 2:48PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 11:48am
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 247 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Antioch, or 7 miles southeast of Raeford, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Red Springs, St. Pauls, Howellsville, Rex, Duart, Tolarsville,
Shannon, Tobermory, Jerome, Parkton, Rennert, Tar Heel, and Lumber
Bridge.
This includes Interstate 95 in North Carolina between mile markers 26
and 38.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Robeson; Bladen
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov