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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 11:30 PM Jul. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN ALAMANCE...NORTHEASTERN
RANDOLPH...SOUTHEASTERN GUILFORD AND NORTHWESTERN CHATHAM COUNTIES
THROUGH 830 PM EDT...

At 730 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Randleman, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Greensboro, Randleman, Siler City, Pleasant Garden, Liberty, Staley,
Climax, Forest Oaks, Snow Camp, and Randleman Regional Reservior
Marina.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 33 and 35, and between Mile
Markers 120 and 126.
Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 83 and 98.
Interstate 74 near Mile Marker 79.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm 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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central North Carolina. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in
effect until 100 AM EDT for central North Carolina.

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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Issued: 10:50 PM Jul. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 526 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA

ALAMANCE              DAVIDSON              FORSYTH
GUILFORD              PERSON                RANDOLPH
STANLY

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALBEMARLE, ARCHDALE, ASHEBORO,
BURLINGTON, GRAHAM, GREENSBORO, HIGH POINT, LEXINGTON, MEBANE,
ROXBORO, THOMASVILLE, AND WINSTON-SALEM.

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