Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 5:11PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 511 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hinson, or near Plymouth, moving 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...
Plymouth, Ponzer, Pungo, Pike Road, Leechville, Wenona, Hinson,
Phelps Lake, Pungo Lake, Roper, Long Acre VFD, Creswell, and Dardens.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Martin; Washington; Tyrrell; Beaufort; Mainland Hyde
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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