North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/27/2026 14:02

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 5:02PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 27, 2026 - 2:02pm
Expires: 
June 27, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 501 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pleasant Grove, or 8 miles northeast of Plymouth, moving east at 15 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... Plymouth, Woodley, Pleasant Grove, Westover, Scuppernong, Mackeys, and Roper.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for eastern North Carolina.
Area Description: 
Washington; Tyrrell
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC