Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 4:34PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 1:34pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 434 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Yeatesville, or 14 miles east of River Road, moving east at 35 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...
Belhaven, Sladesville, Ransomville, Scranton, Pamlico Beach,
Winsteadville, Bayview, Sidney Crossroads, Yeatesville, Goose Creek
State Park, Bayview Ferry Terminal, and Sydney Crossroads.
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 800 PM EDT for
eastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Beaufort; Mainland Hyde
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: