Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 5:57PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 2:57pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 556 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles east of Clinton to 11 miles west of
Rose Hill to 6 miles southwest of Harrells. Movement was northeast at
20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Wallace, Warsaw, Mount Olive, Rose Hill, Bowdens, Beautancus,
Kenansville, Harrells, Sarecta, Faison, Magnolia, Greenevers,
Calypso, and Teachey.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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