North Carolina Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/14/2026 13:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 4:25PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 14, 2026 - 1:25pm
Expires: 
June 14, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 425 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Murray Town, or 8 miles east of Wallace, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Richlands, Beulaville, Cypress Creek, Chinquapin, Potters Hill, Richlands South, and Lyman.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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.
Area Description: 
Duplin; Inland Onslow
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC