Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 5 at 3:39PM EDT until May 5 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 12:39pm
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 338 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Black Jack, or
7 miles east of Greenville, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Public. At 330 PM, hail up to quarter size was reported
approximately 5 miles east of Winterville.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Beargrass, Old Ford, Grimesland, Black Jack, Smithwick, Pactolus,
Simpson, Greenville, and Washington.
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.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Beaufort, NC; Martin, NC; Pitt, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC