Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 8:28PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 828 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jerome, or 17 miles southeast of Fayetteville, moving southeast at 15
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...
Roseboro, Stedman, Autryville, and Bushy Lake Natural Area.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Cumberland; Sampson
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov