Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 6:11PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 3:11pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 611 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Seaboard to Rich
Square to near Scotland Neck. Movement was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, heavy rain, and
frequent lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Rich Square, Woodland, and Roxobel around 615 PM EDT.
Aulander, Conway, and Lewiston Woodville around 620 PM EDT.
Ahoskie, Murfreesboro, and Chowan University around 640 PM EDT.
Powellsville around 650 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Eagletown,
Milwaukee, Whites Crossroads, Kelford, Earleys, Menola, Chowan Beach,
Mapleton, Republican, and Jackson.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northeastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Northampton; Hertford; Bertie
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov