Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 1:00pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles southwest of Scotland Neck to near
Tarboro to 7 miles southeast of Elm City. Movement was east at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Greenville, Farmville, Bethel, Bell Arthur, Robersonville, House,
Bruce, Gold Point, Fountain, Hamilton, Oak City, Parmele, Everetts,
Falkland, and Hassell.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
eastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Martin; Pitt
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: