Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 8:44PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 5:44pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 843 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Williamston, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Williamston, Jamesville, Smithwick, Everetts, and Beargrass.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
eastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Martin
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov