Special Weather Statement for Jones; Pamlico; Southern Craven +3 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal Onslow, East Carteret, Jones, Pamlico, Southern Craven, West Carteret
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- Moderate
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
At 525 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near South River to Cherry Branch Ferry Terminal to Catfish Lake. Movement was south at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 525 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near South River to Cherry Branch Ferry Terminal to Catfish Lake. Movement was south at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Havelock, South River, Merrimon, Great Neck, Catfish Lake, and Cherry Branch Ferry Terminal around 530 PM EDT. North Harlowe around 535 PM EDT. Morehead City and Harlowe around 540 PM EDT. Newport and Open Grounds Farm around 550 PM EDT. North River, Wildwood, and Kuhns around 555 PM EDT. Stella and Bettie around 600 PM EDT. Broad Creek, Otway, and Peletier around 605 PM EDT. Swansboro, Cape Carteret, Pine Knoll Shores, Bogue, Oceana Pier, and Michael J Smith Airport around 610 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Indian Beach, Crab Point Village, Minnesott Beach, Mitchell Village, Cedar Point, and Gloucester.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 5:25PM 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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