Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 3:39PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 12:39pm
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 339 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chinquapin, or 15 miles northeast of Wallace, moving northeast at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Chinquapin, Albert J Ellis Airport, Beulaville, Hargetts Crossroads,
Half Moon, Richlands South, Lyman, Richlands, Potters Hill,
Petersburg, Pleasant Hill, Comfort, Catherine Lake, and Jacksonville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
eastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Duplin; Lenoir; Jones; Inland Onslow
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC