Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Raleigh NC
AREA: Anson
SENT: 2026-07-06T14:52:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 2:52PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

At 251 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sturdivants, or 10 miles east of Monroe, moving east at 15 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…
Wadesboro, Ansonville, Polkton, Lilesville, Morven, Peachland,
McFarlan, and White Store.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-06T15:45:00-04:00