Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 28 at 6:59PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 28, 2026 - 3:59pm
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 659 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Williamston to near Bunyan. Movement was
east at 25 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...
Washington, Williamston, Plymouth, Belhaven, Pinetown, Bunyan,
Hinson, Terra Ceia, Yeatesville, Long Acre VFD, Jamesville, Hamilton,
Smithwick, Pantego, Everetts, Dardens, and Beargrass.
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:
Martin; Washington; Beaufort
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: