Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 2:21PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 11:21am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 221 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles north of Winston-Salem to near Bermuda
Run to near Mocksville. Movement was southeast at 20 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...
Winston-Salem, Lexington, Thomasville, Kernersville, Clemmons,
Bermuda Run, Huntsville, Linwood, Lewisville, and Walkertown.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 84 and 104.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 182 and 204.
Interstate 74 between Mile Markers 56 and 64.
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.
Area Description:
Forsyth; Davidson
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov