Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 9:52PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 6:52pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 951 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 8 miles south of Tarboro, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Greenville, Washington, Williamston, Bethel, Stokes, Pinetown,
Robersonville, House, Pactolus, Bruce, Old Ford, Pitt Greenville
Airport, Gold Point, Jamesville, Fountain, Hamilton, Oak City,
Smithwick, Parmele, and Everetts.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for
eastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Martin; Pitt; Beaufort
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov