North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 12:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:39PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 12:39pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 339 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Black Jack, or 9 miles west 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... Greenville, Washington, Calico, Shelmerdine, Pactolus, Black Jack, Old Ford, Chocowinity, Washington Park, Grimesland, and Simpson.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Pitt; Beaufort
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC