North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 11:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 2:25PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 11:25am
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
At 225 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pinetown, or 10 miles northeast of Washington, moving northeast at 35 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... Plymouth, Pinetown, Wenona, Hinson, Long Acre VFD, and Dardens.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Martin; Washington; Beaufort
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC