Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 4:19PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 1:19pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 418 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Stokes, or 9 miles north of Greenville, moving 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...
Greenville, Williamston, Bethel, Stokes, Robersonville, House,
Pactolus, Old Ford, Pitt Greenville Airport, Smithwick, Everetts, and
Beargrass.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Martin; Pitt; Beaufort
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: