Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 2:48PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 11:48am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 248 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles east of Comfort to Chinquapin. Movement
was southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Jacksonville, Half Moon, Pumpkin Center, New River Station,
Richlands, Beulaville, Maysville, Kellum, Cypress Creek, Catherine
Lake, Comfort, Chinquapin, Belgrade, Potters Hill, Petersburg,
Catfish Lake, Albert J Ellis Airport, Richlands South, Deppe, and
Lyman.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms 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; Jones; Southern Craven; Inland Onslow
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov