Avvisi meteorologici, Atkins Dam

Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 2:27AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC The combination of gusty southwest winds and extremely dry fuels will lead to an increased fire danger today across all of central North Carolina. Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. People in this area are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep vehicles off of dry leaves and grass.

Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 2:48PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC At 248 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Germanton to 6 miles northwest of Greensboro to 8 miles south of McLeansville. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Burlington, Graham, Kernersville, Mebane, Elon, McLeansville, Lewisville, and Summerfield. This includes the following highways... Interstate 85 near Mile Marker 35, and between Mile Markers 123 and 131. Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 132 and 154, and between Mile Markers 202 and 226. Interstate 73 Mile Marker 101 and near Mile Marker 103. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.