Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 4:09PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 1:09pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 409 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tuscarora, or 15 miles west of New Bern. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
New Bern, River Bend, Fort Barnwell, Jasper, Tuscarora, Rhems, Dover,
Cove City, and Trenton.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Jones; Northern Craven; Southern Craven
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov