Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
385 WWUS82 KMHX 252341 SPSMHX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 741 PM EDT Sat May 25 2024 NCZ090-091-260015- Lenoir NC-Duplin NC- 741 PM EDT Sat May 25 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN LENOIR AND NORTHEASTERN DUPLIN COUNTIES THROUGH 815 PM EDT... At 741 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Beautancus, or 7 miles southeast of Mount Olive. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Beautancus and Albertson. 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 3519 7803 3519 7802 3518 7798 3517 7798 3517 7793 3515 7789 3516 7789 3518 7783 3528 7783 3525 7777 3517 7774 3509 7773 3505 7788 3505 7802 3512 7805 TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 231DEG 3KT 3514 7795 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ SGK