Special Weather Statement for Martin; Washington; Tyrrell +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Beaufort, Mainland Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell, Washington
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 159 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Snug Harbor to near Belhaven to near Old Ford. Movement was east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects....
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 159 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Snug Harbor to near Belhaven to near Old Ford. Movement was east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Belhaven, Pinetown, Ponzer, Pungo, Columbia, Woodley, Pike Road, Leechville, Wenona, Hinson, Newfoundland, Pleasant Grove, Terra Ceia, Scuppernong, Old Ford, Phelps Lake, Pungo Lake, Roper, Long Acre VFD, and Creswell.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 2:00PM 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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