Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 2:39PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 11:39am
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 239 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Edgecomb, or 7 miles northwest of Surf City, moving northeast at 35
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...
Jacksonville, Verona, Dixon, Folkstone, Sneads Ferry, and Haws Run.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Inland Onslow; Coastal Onslow
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: