Special Weather Statement 05/30/2025 15:37 for North Carolina areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 6:37PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 30, 2025 - 3:37pm
Expires: 
May 30, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 637 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Prospect Hill to near Lexington. Movement was east at 40 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... Greensboro, Durham, High Point, Chapel Hill, Burlington, Asheboro, Lexington, Graham, Hillsborough, and Creedmoor.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for central North Carolina. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for central North Carolina.
Area Description: 
Granville; Guilford; Alamance; Orange; Durham; Davidson; Randolph; Chatham
Forcast Office: 
NWS Raleigh NC