Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 8 at 7:07PM EDT until July 8 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 4:07pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 707 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Phillips
Crossroads, or 15 miles north of Half Moon, moving southeast at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Phillips Crossroads, Maysville, Comfort, Loco VFD, and Trenton.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay 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:
Jones, NC; Onslow, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: