Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 6:00PM EDT until September 5 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 559 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Rhems, or 13
miles west of New Bern, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Public reported quarter size hail.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Jacksonville, New Bern, Havelock, Pumpkin Center, Piney Green, James
City, Trent Woods, River Bend, Phillips Crossroads, Maysville,
Kellum, Midway Park, Tuscarora, Rhems, Belgrade, Riverdale, Croatan,
Catfish Lake, Neuse Forest, and Fairfield Harbour.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Newport.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Craven, NC; Jones, NC; Onslow, NC; Pamlico, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov