Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 2:52PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 11:52am
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 251 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Vanceboro, or 15 miles southwest of River Road, moving east at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Washington, River Road, Ransomville, Blounts Creek, Pamlico Beach,
Vanceboro, Cayton, Shelmerdine, Calico, Wilmar, Edward, Cox
Crossroads, Bonnerton, Bayview, Bunyan, Winsteadville, Core Point,
South Creek, Sidney Crossroads, and Yeatesville.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Pitt; Beaufort; Northern Craven
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov