Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 4:33PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 1:33pm
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 432 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Terra Ceia to near
Rose Bay. Movement was northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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...
Scranton, Ponzer, Fairfield, Pungo, Pike Road, Leechville, Rose Bay,
Fort Landing, Lake Mattamuskeet, Alligator Lake, Long Acre VFD, and
Pantego.
Instruction:
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Beaufort; Mainland Hyde
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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