Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 5 at 3:38PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 12:38pm
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 338 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles west of Plymouth to near Wilmar.
Movement was 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...
Washington, Plymouth, River Road, Belhaven, Sladesville, Ransomville,
Ponzer, Scranton, Pinetown, Pungo, Blounts Creek, Pamlico Beach,
Vanceboro, Lowland, Cayton, Columbia, Wilmar, Bonnerton, Wenona, and
Pike Road.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Martin; Washington; Tyrrell; Beaufort; Mainland Hyde; Pamlico; Northern Craven
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov