Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 3:20PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 12:20pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 319 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Ponzer to near Washington. Movement was
south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Washington, Belhaven, Scranton, Sidney Crossroads, Winsteadville,
Yeatesville, and Goose Creek State Park around 325 PM EDT.
Ransomville, Bayview, Core Point, Wilmar, and Bayview Ferry
Terminal around 330 PM EDT.
Sladesville around 335 PM EDT.
Blounts Creek, Rose Bay, and Cox Crossroads around 340 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Chocowinity, Aurora,
Sydney Crossroads, Pantego, and Washington Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pitt; Tyrrell; Beaufort; Mainland Hyde; Northern Craven
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: