North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/05/2026 15:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 6:29PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 5, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires: 
September 5, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 629 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lewiston Woodville, or 13 miles west of Windsor, moving southeast at 30 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Bertie County, including the following locations... Republican, Woodard, and Quitsna.
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: 
Bertie
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov