Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 2:36PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 11:36am
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 236 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Maysville, or 12 miles northeast of Half Moon, moving east 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...
Maysville, Comfort, Belgrade, Deppe, Loco VFD, Pollocksville, and
Trenton.
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:
Jones; Inland Onslow
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov