Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 2:08PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 11:08am
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 208 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bethel, or 11 miles southeast of Tarboro, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Greenville, Williamston, Bethel, Stokes, Robersonville, House, Gold
Point, Hamilton, Oak City, Parmele, Everetts, Hassell, and Beargrass.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
eastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Martin; Pitt
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov