Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 1:23PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 10:23am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 123 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Southern Pines, moving southeast at 15 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...
Fayetteville, Southern Pines, Raeford, Carthage, Fort Bragg,
Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Antioch, Pope AAF, and Spring Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Moore; Lee; Harnett; Hoke; Cumberland
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov