Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 5:46PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 2:46pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 546 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Robersonville, or 13 miles east of Tarboro, moving south at 20 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...
Bethel, Stokes, Robersonville, Gold Point, Hamilton, Parmele,
Everetts, Hassell, and Beargrass.
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:
Martin; Pitt; Beaufort
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov