Special Weather Statement 05/05/2025 10:24 for North Carolina areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 1:24PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 5, 2025 - 10:24am
Expires: 
May 5, 2025 - 11:00am
Description: 
At 124 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Warsaw, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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, Bowdens, Warsaw, Calypso, Faison, and Mount Olive.
Instruction: 
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for eastern North Carolina.
Area Description: 
Duplin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC