North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/08/2026 14:38

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 5:38PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 2:38pm
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 538 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over House, or near Greenville, moving southeast at 15 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, Stokes, House, Pactolus, East Carolina University, Pitt Greenville Airport, Dowdy Ficklen Stadium, and Simpson.
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: 
Pitt
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC