Special Weather Statement 04/26/2025 17:12 for North Carolina areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 8:12PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 26, 2025 - 5:12pm
Expires: 
April 26, 2025 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 812 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Clinton, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Clinton and Turkey.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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: 
Sampson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Raleigh NC