Flash Flood Warning 36, NWS Raleigh, NC

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1142 PM EDT Thu Aug 27 2026

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central Scotland County in central North Carolina...

* Until 1245 AM EDT.

* At 1142 PM EDT, NCDOT reported that US Highway 15 and 501 is down
  to one lane after heavy rainfall occurred earlier this evening. Up
  to 6 inches of rain fell. Flooding impacts will continue, but no
  additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is already
  occurring.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...State Officials and 911 Call Center reported.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
           highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
           drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Laurinburg, Wagram, East Laurinburg and Laurel Hill.

This includes the following frequently flooded locations...
Gum Swamp Creek & Dam and Richmond Mill Lake Dam.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 3494 7954 3494 7937 3493 7936 3489 7936
      3489 7935 3485 7934 3482 7936 3480 7935
      3478 7938 3478 7941 3477 7941 3477 7951
      3479 7954 3479 7956 3482 7957 3482 7958
      3484 7959 3488 7958 3488 7957 3490 7957

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

LH

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
756 PM EDT Thu Aug 27 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...

* No significant changes from the earlier forecast.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
As of 210 PM Thursday...

1) A slow moving front will bring the potential for both damaging
wind gusts and severe thunderstorms this afternoon through Saturday.

2) Above normal temperatures to start the month of September.

.DISCUSSION...
As of 210 PM Thursday...

KEY MESSAGE 1... A slow moving front will bring the potential for
both damaging wind gusts and severe thunderstorms this afternoon
through Saturday.

A cold front currently along the Appalachian Mountains will slide
southeast over the next couple of days. While scattered
thunderstorms are expected this afternoon, coverage in thunderstorms
will peak on Friday, then decrease Saturday and especially into
Sunday. There is a marginal (level 1 of 5) threat for severe
thunderstorms this afternoon, primarily northwest of I-85. The
marginal threat for severe thunderstorms expands across the entire
forecast area for Friday, with the threat both days coming from
damaging wind gusts. In addition, there is a risk for excessive
rainfall - a marginal risk (level 1 of 4) everywhere this afternoon,
marginal/slight (level 2 of 4) risk Friday (marginal west of US-1,
slight east of US-1), and a marginal risk nearly everywhere on
Saturday. Storm motion will be slow, and this will allow for the
potential that showers and storms will repeatedly move over the same
location. Effective wind shear will be at or below 30 kt, limiting
the amount of organization that will occur with the thunderstorms
that develop.

As of 2pm, the bulk of the showers so far today had been across the
western half of the forecast area, although activity is expected to
increase during the afternoon in southern counties. On Friday, the
greatest chance for rain (~60%) should be southeast of the I-85
corridor. Different ensembles are depicting an axis of heavier
rainfall in slightly different locations Friday afternoon, likely
somewhere along or east of the US-1 corridor. However, both the HREF
and REFS solutions generally fall into the area of slight risk of
excessive rainfall, so this is consistent.  The bulk of the activity
shifts to the I-95 corridor for Saturday afternoon, with just an
isolated shower/storm along I-95 Sunday.

KEY MESSAGE 2... Above normal temperatures to start the month of
September.

Aloft, the trough will weaken as it shifts ewd on Sat, with the
ridge building into the region Sun through mid-week. The guidance
varies with the overall location and orientation of the high from
Sun onward, which could impact the heating and convection potential.
At the surface, a pressure trough may remain in place across the
area through mid-week, with high pressure offshore and over the
Appalachians. Low level thicknesses should generally be in the 1405m
to 1420m range across the area. Temperatures should be near normal
on Sat, then moderate through mid-week, with highs in the low to mid
90s (8-12 degrees above normal) and lows in the low to mid 70s to
start the month of September.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 755 PM Thursday...

A few clusters of showers and thunderstorms are still slowly making
their way through central NC. Over the next several hours they
should start to dissipate and shouldn't cause any additional
restrictions at any of the TAF sites. Tonight, another round of low
stratus/fog looks likely to impact all of central NC. The best
chance for sustained LIFR restrictions looks to be in western
portions of the region (GSO/INT), however LIFR conditions will
remain possible further east, but perhaps in more patchy areas.
Restrictions look to lift/scatter out late morning, however some
guidance does suggest restrictions sustaining for most of the day,
especially at FAY and RWI. Rain and thunderstorm chances will return
again Friday afternoon and evening, perhaps even into the night.
Just added PROB30s at INT/GSO tomorrow evening as the line of
showers should reach the other sites around or after 00Z, however it
will be possible for additional shower and thunderstorm chances at
any site earlier in the afternoon.

Outlook: Shower and thunderstorm chances will continue to persist
after 00Z Saturday, perhaps through the nighttime hours and into
Saturday morning. There will be another possible round of
showers/thunderstorms Saturday afternoon. Additionally, low stratus
and/or fog may develop and cause sub-VFR restrictions again the next
several mornings.

&&

.RAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.

&&

DISCUSSION...Green/10
AVIATION...LH

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
220 PM EDT Thu Aug 27 2026

NCZ007-021>024-038-281200-
Person-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Davidson-
220 PM EDT Thu Aug 27 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

There is a Marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of isolated strong to severe
storms this afternoon and evening, with damaging winds as the primary
threat.

In addition, there is a Marginal risk (level 1 of 4) of locally
heavy rainfall producing isolated flooding this afternoon and evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

There is a Marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of isolated strong to severe
storms Friday and Friday night, with damaging winds as the primary
threat.

In addition, there is a Marginal risk (level 1 of 4) of locally
heavy rainfall producing isolated flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

NCZ008>010-025-039-040-073>075-083-281200-
Granville-Vance-Warren-Durham-Randolph-Chatham-Stanly-Montgomery-
Moore-Anson-
220 PM EDT Thu Aug 27 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

There is a Marginal risk (level 1 of 4) of locally heavy rainfall
producing isolated flooding this afternoon and evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

There is a Marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of isolated strong to severe
storms Friday and Friday night, with damaging winds as the primary
threat.

In addition, locally heavy rainfall producing isolated flooding is
also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

NCZ011-026>028-041>043-076>078-084>086-088-089-281200-
Halifax-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Lee-Harnett-
Wayne-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
220 PM EDT Thu Aug 27 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

There is a Marginal risk (level 1 of 4) of locally heavy rainfall
producing isolated flooding this afternoon and evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

There is a Slight risk (level 2 of 4) of locally heavy rainfall
producing isolated flooding Friday afternoon and evening.

In addition, there is a Marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of isolated
strong to severe storms Friday and Friday night, with damaging winds
as the primary threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
349 PM EDT Thu Aug 27 2026

NCZ040-041-076-077-272045-
Lee NC-Chatham NC-Harnett NC-Wake NC-
349 PM EDT Thu Aug 27 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN HARNETT...LEE...
SOUTHWESTERN WAKE AND SOUTHEASTERN CHATHAM COUNTIES THROUGH 445 PM
EDT...

At 349 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sanford, moving east at 25 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...
Sanford, Lillington, Fuquay-Varina, Angier, Apex, Holly Springs,
Broadway, Lemon Springs, Gum Springs, and Raven Rock State Park.

This includes US 1 between Mile Markers 69 and 71.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3531 7919 3531 7920 3547 7931 3570 7884
      3543 7866 3530 7919
TIME...MOT...LOC 1949Z 248DEG 22KT 3542 7915

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

1

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
503 PM EDT Thu Aug 27 2026

NCZ077-086-088-272200-
Hoke NC-Harnett NC-Cumberland NC-
503 PM EDT Thu Aug 27 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT HARNETT...NORTHWESTERN
CUMBERLAND AND NORTHEASTERN HOKE COUNTIES THROUGH 600 PM EDT...

At 502 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Pope AAF, or 8 miles northeast of Fort Bragg, moving
east at 30 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, Raeford, Lillington, Fort Bragg, Dunn, Angier, Godwin,
Pope AAF, Spring Lake, and Erwin.

This includes Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 75 and 70.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3513 7935 3521 7923 3517 7914 3517 7910
      3519 7910 3521 7915 3525 7917 3553 7874
      3552 7870 3532 7854 3530 7858 3527 7858
      3524 7862 3497 7924
TIME...MOT...LOC 2102Z 268DEG 26KT 3519 7888

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

PWB

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
833 PM EDT Thu Aug 27 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0642 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 NE Salemburg          35.05N 78.46W
08/27/2026                   Sampson            NC   911 Call Center

            Tree down blocking the road at Bearskin Rd
            and Honeycutt Rd.

&&

JD