Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
849 WWUS82 KMHX 270503 SPSMHX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 103 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024 NCZ029-270530- Martin NC- 103 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN MARTIN COUNTY THROUGH 130 AM EDT... At 103 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Lewiston Woodville, or 14 miles northwest of Williamston, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Gold Point, Hamilton, Oak City, and Hassell. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 3606 7732 3601 7721 3599 7721 3599 7720 3597 7719 3596 7720 3596 7719 3595 7720 3593 7718 3594 7716 3593 7714 3584 7713 3584 7735 3591 7734 3600 7741 3607 7733 TIME...MOT...LOC 0503Z 245DEG 29KT 3599 7725 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ RCF