Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 8:15pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1115 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jason, or near Goldsboro, moving east at 45 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...
Kinston, La Grange, Snow Hill, Dawson, Maury, Ormondsville,
Graingers, Institute, Jason, Roundtree, Lizzie, Kinston Regional
Jetport, Hookerton, Castoria, Shine, Fort Run VFD, and Bull Head VFD.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for
eastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Pitt; Greene; Lenoir
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov