Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 3:43PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 12:43pm
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 343 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Beulaville, or 16 miles northeast of Wallace, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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...
Jacksonville, Half Moon, Phillips Crossroads, Richlands, Beulaville,
Kellum, Comfort, Chinquapin, Potters Hill, Petersburg, Albert J Ellis
Airport, Richlands South, Lyman, and Hargetts Crossroads.
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:
Duplin; Jones; Inland Onslow
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov