Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 7:01PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 4:01pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 701 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Fremont to 6 miles south of Walnut Creek.
Movement was northeast at 20 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...
Kinston, Farmville, La Grange, Snow Hill, Dawson, Maury,
Ormondsville, Institute, Jason, Lizzie, Kinston Regional Jetport,
Fountain, Hookerton, Sandy Bottom, Castoria, Shine, Fort Run VFD,
Bull Head VFD, and Walstonburg.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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:
Pitt; Greene; Duplin; Lenoir
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov