Special Weather Statement by NWS

• Effective: 2024-06-06 20:10:00 EDT
• Expires: 2024-06-06 20:45:00 EDT
• Urgency: Expected
• Severity: Moderate
• Certainty: Observed
• Instruction: If outdoors, seek shelter inside a building.
• Target Area: Wayne

A potent thunderstorm was detected by Doppler radar at 8:10 PM EDT near Walnut Creek, about 7 miles southwest of La Grange, advancing eastward at a speed of 40 mph. The storm poses a threat with wind gusts reaching up to 40 mph and the potential for pea-sized hail. The radar has indicated these conditions, which could lead to downed tree limbs and the displacement of unsecured items. There's also a chance of minor damage to plants due to the hail. Areas that might be affected include Goldsboro, Walnut Creek, Seven Springs, Cliffs of the Neuse State Park, Elroy, and Brogden.

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