Special Weather Statement for Beaufort; Jones; Pamlico +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Beaufort, Jones, Northern Craven, Pamlico, Southern Craven
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 430 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Grantsboro, or 9 miles northeast of James City, moving east at 15 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......
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 430 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Grantsboro, or 9 miles northeast of James City, moving east at 15 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... New Bern, Havelock, James City, Trent Woods, River Bend, Florence, Rhems, Janeiro, Grantsboro, Great Neck, Riverdale, Olympia, Whortonsville, Croatan, Maribel, Nc Pamlico, Merritt, Neuse Forest, Cherry Branch Ferry Terminal, and Fairfield Harbour.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 4:31PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Official revision
Source and limitations
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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