Special Weather Statement North Carolina | Effective 03/08/2026 12:19

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