Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 28 at 1:37PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 28, 2026 - 10:37am
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 137 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Merrimon, or 16 miles east of Havelock, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Cedar Island, South River, Merrimon, and Cedar Island Ferry Terminal.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
East Carteret
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: