Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 7:44AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 4:44am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 743 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Harmony, or 7 miles north of Statesville, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Heavy rain will reduce visibility and
could make the morning commute challenging.
Locations impacted include...
Winston-Salem, Thomasville, Kernersville, Clemmons, Bermuda Run,
Huntsville, Lewisville, Stokesdale, Walkertown, and Rural Hall.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Forsyth; Davidson
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov