Special Weather Statement for Beaufort; Mainland Hyde; Pamlico
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What you need to know
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- Beaufort, Mainland Hyde, Pamlico
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What is happening
At 256 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pamlico Beach, or 23 miles east of River Road, moving northeast at 20 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...
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 256 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pamlico Beach, or 23 miles east of River Road, moving northeast at 20 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... Belhaven, Sladesville, Ransomville, Scranton, Pamlico Beach, Lowland, Leechville, Winsteadville, Rose Bay, Sidney Crossroads, and Sydney Crossroads.
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Official revisions
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Special Weather Statement issued August 6 at 2:57PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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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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