Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 4:35PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

**Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 4:35PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC**

At 434 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Ansonville, or 12 miles north of Wadesboro, moving southwest at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph and heavy rainfall.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include... Wadesboro, Ansonville, Polkton, Norwood, Peachland, White Store, and Lake Tillery.

**What You Should Do:**

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Raleigh NC

- **Effective:** Sep 22, 2026 4:35 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 22, 2026 5:30 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*