Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 4:12PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 1:12pm
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 411 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Petersburg, or 8 miles northwest of Half Moon, moving northeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Trenton, Richlands, Petersburg, Pollocksville, Comfort, and Phillips
Crossroads.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
eastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Jones; Inland Onslow
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC