Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 5 at 2:09PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 11:09am
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 209 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Conway to 6 miles northeast of Fremont.
Movement was northeast at 45 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...
Greenville, Farmville, Bethel, Stokes, Bell Arthur, Robersonville,
House, Bruce, East Carolina University, Pitt Greenville Airport,
Dowdy Ficklen Stadium, Gold Point, Fountain, Hamilton, Castoria, Oak
City, Bull Head VFD, Parmele, Walstonburg, and Everetts.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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; Pitt; Greene
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: