Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 1:17PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 10:17am
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 116 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hertford, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Hertford and Winfall around 120 PM EDT.
Chapanoke around 125 PM EDT.
Elizabeth City around 140 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Holiday Island, Rabbit
Corner, Lynchs Corner, Drummond Point, Woodville, Parkville, Yeopim
Station, Okisko, Forestburg, and Pasquotank.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm 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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northeastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Pasquotank; Chowan; Perquimans
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov