First published 9/18/2026, 9:14:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:14:15 PM

Special Weather Statement — NWS Raleigh NC (issued Sep 18, 2026)

The National Weather Service office in Raleigh, NC issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-18 at 4:10 PM EDT. The supplied source item contains only the alert title, issuance time, and URL; no details about the specific hazard or impacted areas are included.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

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

Confidence: 4/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 4/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How 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 typically notify the public about near-term hazardous or noteworthy weather that could affect safety and travel. Without the alert text, the specific threat and recommended actions are unknown, but recipients in the Raleigh, NC area should review the full alert.

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Sources

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 4:10PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

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