Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 5:25PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 2:25pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 525 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near South River to Cherry Branch Ferry
Terminal to Catfish Lake. Movement was south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Havelock, South River, Merrimon, Great Neck, Catfish Lake, and
Cherry Branch Ferry Terminal around 530 PM EDT.
North Harlowe around 535 PM EDT.
Morehead City and Harlowe around 540 PM EDT.
Newport and Open Grounds Farm around 550 PM EDT.
North River, Wildwood, and Kuhns around 555 PM EDT.
Stella and Bettie around 600 PM EDT.
Broad Creek, Otway, and Peletier around 605 PM EDT.
Swansboro, Cape Carteret, Pine Knoll Shores, Bogue, Oceana Pier,
and Michael J Smith Airport around 610 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Indian Beach, Crab
Point Village, Minnesott Beach, Mitchell Village, Cedar Point, and
Gloucester.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Jones; Pamlico; Southern Craven; West Carteret; East Carteret; Coastal Onslow
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: