National Weather Service

Live Weather Camera in Raleigh, NC. Special weather statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 4:14PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Moderate Expected 2 cameras

Active Until

Jul 5, 2026 21:15 UTC

Certainty

Observed

Issued By

NWS Raleigh NC

Area

Durham; Wake; Johnston

Warning Area and Cameras

Polygon shows the NWS alert area. Markers show matched traffic cameras.

Alert Details

At 413 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near RDU International to near Cary to 6 miles west of Fuquay-Varina. Movement was east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Clayton, RDU International, Apex, Holly Springs, Morrisville, and Knightdale. This includes the following highways... Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 283 and 314. Interstate 440 between Mile Markers 1 and 16. Interstate 540 between Mile Markers 0 and 24. US 1 between Mile Markers 88 and 101.

Recommended Action

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

Cameras Affected by this Warning

2 matched traffic cameras.

I-40 EB @ Wade Ave

Raleigh, NC

I-40

I-440 (Beltline) SB @ I-40

Raleigh, NC

I-440