Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 5:20PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 2:20pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 520 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Pinetown to near Washington. 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...
Washington, River Road, Belhaven, Pinetown, Ransomville, Bunyan,
Winsteadville, Core Point, Bayview, Sidney Crossroads, Terra Ceia,
Yeatesville, Goose Creek State Park, Bayview Ferry Terminal,
Chocowinity, Long Acre VFD, Washington Park, Sydney Crossroads, and
Pantego.
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:
Beaufort
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: