Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 3:55PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 12:55pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 355 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Godwin, or 15 miles east of Fayetteville, moving east at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Godwin, Stedman, Wade, Salemburg, Falcon, and Spivey's Corner.
This includes Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 65 and 61.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Cumberland; Sampson
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov