Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 4:23PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 1:23pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 423 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Verona, or near New River Station, moving east at 25 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...
Jacksonville, New River Station, Pumpkin Center, Camp Lejeune Center,
Piney Green, Swansboro, Midway Park, Verona, Dixon, Onslow Beach,
Sneads Ferry, and Haws Run.
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.
Area Description:
Inland Onslow; Coastal Onslow
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov