First published 9/18/2026, 8:56:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 8:56:15 PM

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 3:31PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

The National Weather Service (Raleigh, NC) issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-18 at 15:31 EDT (2026-09-18T19:31:00Z). The supplied source item contains no further detail about the nature of the threat or affected areas.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 4/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 5/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Weather Statements are used to notify the public about developing or notable weather conditions that can affect safety, travel, and outdoor activities in the warning area; recipients should consult the full NWS product for specific guidance.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 3:31PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

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