North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/26/2026 17:13

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 8:13PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 26, 2026 - 5:13pm
Expires: 
June 26, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 813 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Phillips Crossroads, or 17 miles southeast of Kinston, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Phillips Crossroads.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Jones
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC