Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 3:14PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 12:14pm
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 314 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cox Crossroads, or 8 miles south of River Road, moving east at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Washington, River Road, Belhaven, Ransomville, Blounts Creek, Pamlico
Beach, Vanceboro, Cayton, Wilmar, Edward, Cox Crossroads, Bonnerton,
Bayview, Winsteadville, Core Point, South Creek, Sidney Crossroads,
Yeatesville, Ernul, and Aurora Ferry Terminal.
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:
Pitt; Beaufort; Mainland Hyde; Northern Craven
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov