Special Weather Statement for Pitt; Beaufort; Jones +4 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Beaufort, Inland Onslow, Jones, Northern Craven, Pamlico, Pitt, Southern Craven
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 428 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wilmar to near Comfort. 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 428 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wilmar to near Comfort. 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... New Bern, Washington, James City, Trent Woods, River Bend, Phillips Crossroads, Richlands, Blounts Creek, Maysville, Vanceboro, Askins, Cayton, Shelmerdine, Calico, Comfort, Fort Barnwell, Jasper, Tuscarora, Belgrade, and Rhems.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 4:28PM 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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