Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 7:10PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2025 - 4:10pm
Expires:
April 23, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 710 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Smithfield. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
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...
Smithfield, Pine Level, Four Oaks, Selma, and Micro.
Instruction:
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Johnston
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC