Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Raleigh NC
AREA: Chatham; Wake; Lee; Harnett
SENT: 2026-07-20T16:58:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 4:58PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

At 458 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sanford, moving east at 10 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, Holly Springs, Broadway, Raven
Rock State Park, Harris Lake Boat Launch, Moncure, Seminole, and
Shearon Harris Reservoir.

This includes US 1 between Mile Markers 69 and 90.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-20T18:00:00-04:00