Special Weather Statement for Inland Onslow; Coastal Onslow
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal Onslow, Inland Onslow
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 319 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Folkstone, or near North Topsail Beach. These storms were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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 319 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Folkstone, or near North Topsail Beach. These storms were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Jacksonville, North Topsail Beach, Camp Lejeune Center, Folkstone, Verona, Dixon, Onslow Beach, Sneads Ferry, Sea View Pier, and Holly Ridge.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 3:20PM 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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