Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 4:59PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 459 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Washington, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Washington, River Road, Blounts Creek, Calico, Shelmerdine, Wilmar,
Goose Creek State Park, Chocowinity, and Washington Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pitt; Beaufort; Northern Craven
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: