Special Weather Statement for Pitt; Beaufort; Northern Craven
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What you need to know
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- Beaufort, Northern Craven, Pitt
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What is happening
At 339 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Pinetown to Calico. Movement was east at 15 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 339 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Pinetown to Calico. Movement was east at 15 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... Washington, River Road, Pinetown, Pungo, Blounts Creek, Pactolus, Shelmerdine, Calico, Black Jack, Wilmar, Cox Crossroads, Bonnerton, Bayview, Bunyan, Pike Road, Core Point, Terra Ceia, Yeatesville, Old Ford, and Goose Creek State Park.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 3:39PM 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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