Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 8:58PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 5:58pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 858 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bruce, or near Farmville, moving south at 35 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...
Greenville, Kinston, Washington, Winterville, Ayden, Farmville,
Bethel, Grifton, Stokes, Bell Arthur, Robersonville, Pactolus, House,
Shelmerdine, Calico, Black Jack, Bruce, Dawson, Wilmar, and
Graingers.
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; Pitt; Greene; Beaufort; Lenoir; Northern Craven
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov