Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 1:06PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 10:06am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 105 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Leasburg, or near Roxboro, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 30 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...
Oxford, Roxboro, Hillsborough, Butner, Rougemont, Concord, Stem,
Carr, Efland, and Lake Michie.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 163 and 168, and between Mile
Markers 194 and 207.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 158 and 162, and between Mile
Markers 259 and 261.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Person; Granville; Orange; Durham
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov