Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 5 at 2:43PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 11:43am
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 241 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Lewiston Woodville to near Jason. Movement was
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Greenville, Washington, Winterville, Williamston, Ayden, Farmville,
Plymouth, Bethel, Grifton, Stokes, Snow Hill, Bell Arthur,
Robersonville, House, Shelmerdine, Pactolus, Calico, Black Jack,
Bruce, and Jason.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Martin; Pitt; Washington; Greene; Beaufort; Lenoir; Northern Craven
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov