Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 2:46PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 11:46am
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 245 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Olympia, or 7 miles northeast of New Bern, moving east at 10 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...
New Bern, James City, Trent Woods, Askins, Cayton, Olympia, Ernul,
Fairfield Harbour, Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, and Bridgeton.
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:
Pamlico; Northern Craven; Southern Craven
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov