Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 5:12PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 2:12pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 512 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Deep Run, or 10 miles south of Kinston, moving east at 20 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...
Kinston, Phillips Crossroads, Deep Run, Pleasant Hill, Wyse Fork, and
Sandy Bottom.
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:
Lenoir; Jones
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: