Special Weather Statement for Pitt; Tyrrell; Beaufort +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Beaufort, Mainland Hyde, Northern Craven, Pitt, Tyrrell
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What is happening
At 319 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ponzer to near Washington. Movement was south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 319 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ponzer to near Washington. Movement was south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Washington, Belhaven, Scranton, Sidney Crossroads, Winsteadville, Yeatesville, and Goose Creek State Park around 325 PM EDT. Ransomville, Bayview, Core Point, Wilmar, and Bayview Ferry Terminal around 330 PM EDT. Sladesville around 335 PM EDT. Blounts Creek, Rose Bay, and Cox Crossroads around 340 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Chocowinity, Aurora, Sydney Crossroads, Pantego, and Washington Park.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 3:20PM 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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