Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 6:56PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 3:56pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 656 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Whortonsville to near Kellum. Movement was
southeast 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...
New Bern, Havelock, Morehead City, Newport, Cedar Island, Stella,
Swansboro, South River, Merrimon, Harlowe, Maysville, Silverdale,
Florence, Belgrade, Janeiro, Great Neck, Riverdale, Whortonsville,
Croatan, and Kuhns.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Jones; Pamlico; Southern Craven; West Carteret; East Carteret; Inland Onslow; Coastal Onslow
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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