Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 11:15am
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 213 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
River Road, moving northeast at 35 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...
Washington, River Road, Pinetown, Blounts Creek, Cox Crossroads, Core
Point, Bunyan, Terra Ceia, Goose Creek State Park, Chocowinity, Long
Acre VFD, and Washington Park.
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
eastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Martin; Washington; Beaufort
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov