Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 7:44PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 4:44pm
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 743 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Ahoskie to near Colerain. Movement was
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Winton, Cofield, and Colerain around 750 PM EDT.
Harrellsville around 755 PM EDT.
Gatesville around 805 PM EDT.
Ryland and Roduco around 810 PM EDT.
Gates around 815 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Goose Pond, Whites
Crossroads, Tunis, Gliden, Newsome Store, Arrowhead Beach, Buckland,
Mount Gould, Carter, and Wakelon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
northeastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Hertford; Gates; Bertie; Chowan; Perquimans
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA