Special Weather Statement for Martin
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What is happening
At 719 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Scotland Neck to near Lewiston Woodville. Movement was south at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for eastern North Carolina.
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Bulletin details
At 719 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Scotland Neck to near Lewiston Woodville. Movement was south at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Williamston, Robersonville, Gold Point, Jamesville, Hamilton, Oak City, Smithwick, Parmele, Everetts, Hassell, and Beargrass.
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Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 7:20PM 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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