Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 3:19PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 12:19pm
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 319 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rose Hill, or 7 miles north of Wallace, moving east at 30 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...
Wallace, Rose Hill, Beulaville, Kenansville, Chinquapin, Potters
Hill, Sarecta, Magnolia, Greenevers, and Lyman.
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.
Area Description:
Duplin
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov