Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 3:48PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 12:48pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 348 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles west of Bermuda Run to Mocksville to
Cooleemee. Movement was southeast at 15 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...
Linwood and High Rock Lake.
This includes Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 83 and 89.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Davidson
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov