North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/05/2026 16:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 7:29PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 5, 2026 - 4:29pm
Expires: 
September 5, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 729 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Plymouth, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Bertie County, including the following locations... Woodard and Merry Hill.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Bertie
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov