Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 2:05AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 11:05pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 205 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Chinquapin, or 10 miles east of Wallace, moving east at 55 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...
Jacksonville, Wallace, New River Station, Half Moon, Pumpkin Center,
Camp Lejeune Center, Richlands, Kellum, Cypress Creek, Midway Park,
Verona, Catherine Lake, Chinquapin, Albert J Ellis Airport, Richlands
South, Greenevers, Lyman, and Haws Run.
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.
Area Description:
Duplin; Inland Onslow; Coastal Onslow
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov