Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:35PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:35pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 435 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles south of Colerain to near
Robersonville. Movement was northeast at 35 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...
Greenville, Williamston, Bethel, Stokes, Robersonville, House, Gold
Point, Hamilton, Parmele, Everetts, Falkland, Hassell, and Beargrass.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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:
Martin; Pitt
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov