Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 7 at 7:01PM EDT until July 7 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 4:01pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 701 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Scranton to Fairfield to near Lake Mattamuskeet,
moving southwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Fairfield, Gull Rock, New Holland, Nebraska, Lake Landing, Fort
Landing, and Lake Mattamuskeet.
Instruction:
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Newport.
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. These storms may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Hyde, NC; Tyrrell, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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