Special Weather Statement 09/30/2024 14:40 for North Carolina areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 30 at 5:40PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 30, 2024 - 2:40pm
Expires: 
September 30, 2024 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 540 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Tarboro, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Oak City.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Martin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC