Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 8:03AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 5:03am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
At 803 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Graingers, or near Kinston, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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...
Greenville, Kinston, Washington, Ayden, La Grange, River Road,
Grifton, Blounts Creek, Vanceboro, Askins, Cayton, Shelmerdine,
Calico, Fort Barnwell, Jasper, Dawson, Wilmar, Edward, Graingers, and
Institute.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Pitt; Greene; Beaufort; Lenoir; Northern Craven
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov