Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 12:19AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 9:19pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1218 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Tarboro to 7 miles southeast of Elm City
to near Bailey. Movement was east at 45 mph.
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...
Tarboro, Wilson, Elm City, Fremont, Princeville, Pinetops, Kenly,
Lucama, Stantonsburg, and Black Creek.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 121 and 106.
NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 37 and 56.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Edgecombe; Johnston; Wilson; Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: