Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Raleigh NC
AREA: Wilson; Wayne
SENT: 2026-06-12T21:40:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 9:40PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

At 940 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Wilson, or 20 miles south of Nashville, 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…
Wilson, Fremont, Lucama, Stantonsburg, Black Creek, Saratoga, Sims,
and Eureka.

This includes the following highways…
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 121 and 116.
NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 35 and 56.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-12T22:45:00-04:00