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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Craven, NC; Jones, NC; Onslow, NC +1 more

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Craven, Jones, Onslow, Pamlico
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What is happening

At 559 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Rhems, or 13 miles west of New Bern, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Public reported quarter size hail. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations...

What the bulletin says to do

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Newport. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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Bulletin details

At 559 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Rhems, or 13 miles west of New Bern, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Public reported quarter size hail. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Jacksonville, New Bern, Havelock, Pumpkin Center, Piney Green, James City, Trent Woods, River Bend, Phillips Crossroads, Maysville, Kellum, Midway Park, Tuscarora, Rhems, Belgrade, Riverdale, Croatan, Catfish Lake, Neuse Forest, and Fairfield Harbour.

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Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 6:00PM EDT until September 5 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

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  2. Alert

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 5:25PM EDT until September 5 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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