Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 5:27PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2025 - 2:27pm
Expires:
May 29, 2025 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 525 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pleasant Hill, or 15 miles northwest of Half Moon, moving northeast
at 15 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...
Phillips Crossroads, Comfort, Pleasant Hill, Wyse Fork, Hargetts
Crossroads, and Trenton.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Area Description:
Lenoir; Jones; Inland Onslow
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC