Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 4:14AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 1:14am
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 2:00am
Description:
At 413 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Scotland Neck, or 11 miles southwest of Rich Square, moving northeast
at 25 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...
Scotland Neck, Hobgood, and Tillery.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Halifax
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC