Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Raleigh NC
AREA: Chatham; Wake; Lee; Harnett
SENT: 2026-06-27T14:25:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 2:25PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

At 225 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Pittsboro to near Sanford. Movement was
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…
Cary, Sanford, Pittsboro, Lillington, Fuquay-Varina, Apex, Holly
Springs, Broadway, Seaforth Boat Dock, and Harris Lake Boat Launch.

This includes US 1 between Mile Markers 69 and 95.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Dont wait until you see the first lightning flash before heading to
safety. Move indoors at the first sign of threatening skies or the
first sound of thunder. Deadly lightning strikes can occur well ahead
of an approaching storm, prior to the arrival of rain and wind. Make
sure that lightning is well away from your location before resuming
outdoor activity.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-27T15:15:00-04:00