{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.12c6ae667761aa0dd8761d0f49a1a4e39e411084.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:37PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-21","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.12c6ae667761aa0dd8761d0f49a1a4e39e411084.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Raleigh NC"},"word_count":175,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:37PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Randolph\n**Issued by:** NWS Raleigh NC\n**Sent:** 2026-09-21T18:37:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-21T18:37:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-21T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 637 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near\nAsheboro, moving north at 10 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nHigh Point, Asheboro, Randleman, Archdale, Trinity, Liberty, Ramseur,\nFranklinville, Staley, and Randleman Regional Reservior Marina.\n\nThis includes the following highways...\nInterstate 85 between Mile Markers 106 and 112.\nInterstate 73 between Mile Markers 71 and 88.\nInterstate 74 between Mile Markers 77 and 79.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nVery heavy rain can be expected due to the slow movement of this\nstorm. Prolonged heavy rain will result in ponding of water on\nroadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of\ncreeks and streams. Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra\ncaution to avoid hydroplaning."}