Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 3:27PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 12:27pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 327 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Alligator Lake, or 24 miles east of Plymouth, moving
east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern
Washington, northwestern Hyde and southwestern Tyrrell Counties.
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.
Area Description:
Tyrrell
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov