Severe Thunderstorm Warning 240, NWS Raleigh, NC

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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