Special Weather Statement for Washington; Tyrrell; Mainland Hyde
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- Mainland Hyde, Tyrrell, Washington
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What is happening
At 324 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Phelps Lake, or 13 miles east of Plymouth, moving southeast 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......
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm 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.
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Bulletin details
At 324 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Phelps Lake, or 13 miles east of Plymouth, moving southeast 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... Woodley, Scuppernong, Pungo Lake, Phelps Lake, Roper, and Creswell.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 3:24PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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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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