Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 8 at 5:53PM EDT until July 8 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 2:53pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 553 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over East Carolina
University, or near Greenville, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Greenville, Washington, Winterville, Stokes, House, Pactolus, Black
Jack, East Carolina University, Pitt Greenville Airport, Dowdy
Ficklen Stadium, Grimesland, and Simpson.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
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.
Area Description:
Beaufort, NC; Pitt, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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