Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 5:13PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 2:13pm
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 513 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Whortonsville, or 19 miles northeast of Havelock, moving east at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Florence, Whortonsville, Nc Pamlico, Maribel, Merritt, Bayboro,
Stonewall, and Vandemere.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
eastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Pamlico
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: