Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 5:09PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 509 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near House to Snow Hill. Movement was east at
30 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, Washington, Winterville, Ayden, Grifton, Shelmerdine,
Calico, Pactolus, Black Jack, Maury, Ormondsville, Graingers,
Roundtree, Old Ford, East Carolina University, Dowdy Ficklen Stadium,
Chocowinity, Grimesland, Simpson, and Hookerton.
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.
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:
Pitt; Greene; Beaufort; Lenoir
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: