Special Weather Statement for Pitt; Greene; Duplin +1 more
At 115 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Walnut Creek to near Graingers. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock...
Official alert brief
At 115 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Walnut Creek to near Graingers. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Greenville, Kinston, Washington, Winterville, Ayden, Farmville, La Grange, Grifton, Snow Hill, Bell Arthur, Deep Run, Pactolus, House, Shelmerdine, Calico, Black Jack, Bruce, Dawson, Graingers, and Institute.
Instructions
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for eastern North Carolina.