Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 2:52PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 11:52am
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 252 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
North Harlowe, or near Havelock, moving east at 30 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...
South River, Merrimon, Harlowe, Great Neck, Open Grounds Farm, North
Harlowe, and Cherry Branch Ferry Terminal.
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:
Southern Craven; West Carteret; East Carteret
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: