Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 5:54PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 2:54pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 554 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bethel, or 10 miles east of Tarboro, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern
Edgecombe County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Edgecombe
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov