Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 8 at 7:20PM EDT until July 8 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 4:20pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 720 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Comfort, or 11
miles north of Half Moon, moving southeast at 20 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...
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: