Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 2:46PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 11:46am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 246 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southeast of Godwin, or 16 miles northwest of Clinton, moving
northeast at 5 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...
Autryville and Spivey's Corner.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central North Carolina.
Area Description:
Sampson
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov