Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 7:35PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 4:35pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 735 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Trent Woods, or near New Bern, moving west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
New Bern, James City, Trent Woods, River Bend, Tuscarora, Rhems,
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, and Pollocksville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Jones; Northern Craven; Southern Craven
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov