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SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
542 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

NCC081-151-162200-
/O.CON.KRAH.SV.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260316T2200Z/
Randolph NC-Guilford NC-
542 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT
FOR NORTH CENTRAL RANDOLPH AND CENTRAL GUILFORD COUNTIES...

At 540 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Bethany to near Greensboro to near Randleman, 
moving northeast at 40 mph. A 59 mph wind gust was measured at 
Piedmont Triad International Airport.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Greensboro, McLeansville, Pleasant Garden, Climax, Forest Oaks, Lake
Townsend Marina, Lake Townsend, Lake Jeanette Marina, Randleman
Regional Reservior Marina, and Monticello.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 124 and 130.
 Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 220 and 226.
 Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 83 and 88.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Straight line winds can blow down trees, power lines, and damage
mobile homes and other buildings. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure
until the storm has passed. Stay away from windows as flying debris
generated by damaging winds can be deadly.

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LAT...LON 3582 7985 3600 7979 3624 7984 3624 7966
      3588 7971
TIME...MOT...LOC 2140Z 242DEG 36KT 3636 7982 3605 7974 3577 7975 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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