Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 3:50PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 12:50pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 349 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from 6 miles
northeast of Lowland to near Wilmar. Movement was south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured
objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Blounts Creek, Lowland, Cox Crossroads, Bonnerton, South Creek,
Wilmar, and Edward around 355 PM EDT.
Royal around 400 PM EDT.
Vanceboro around 410 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Aurora, Bridgeton,
Stonewall, Mesic, Alliance, Vandemere, and Bayboro.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Beaufort; Pamlico; Northern Craven; Southern Craven
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: