Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 3 at 3:50PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 3, 2026 - 12:50pm
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 350 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong shower capable of
producing a landspout near Wyse Fork, or 10 miles southeast of
Kinston, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Jasper, Wyse Fork, Dover, Cove City, and Trenton.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Jones; Northern Craven
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov