Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:37PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:37PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC**

At 637 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Asheboro, moving north 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... High Point, Asheboro, Randleman, Archdale, Trinity, Liberty, Ramseur, Franklinville, Staley, and Randleman Regional Reservior Marina.

This includes the following highways... Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 106 and 112. Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 71 and 88. Interstate 74 between Mile Markers 77 and 79.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Very heavy rain can be expected due to the slow movement of this storm. Prolonged heavy rain will result in ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of creeks and streams. Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Raleigh NC

- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 6:37 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 7:30 PM UTC

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