Special Weather Statement for Martin; Beaufort
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What is happening
At 243 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Pinetown, or 12 miles northeast of Washington, moving south at 20 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds...
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.
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Bulletin details
At 243 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Pinetown, or 12 miles northeast of Washington, moving south at 20 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Washington, Pinetown, Bunyan, Yeatesville, and Terra Ceia.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 2:43PM 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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