Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 2:43PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 11:43am
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 243 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout near Pinetown, or 12 miles northeast
of Washington, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Washington, Pinetown, Bunyan, Yeatesville, and Terra Ceia.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Martin; Beaufort
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov