Special Weather Statement 05/30/2025 15:25 for North Carolina areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 6:25PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 30, 2025 - 3:25pm
Expires: 
May 30, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 624 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Half Moon, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Jacksonville, Half Moon, Pumpkin Center, Piney Green, Stella, Swansboro, Hubert, Cape Carteret, Richlands, Maysville, Silverdale, Kellum, Midway Park, Catherine Lake, Belgrade, Petersburg, Kuhns, Peletier, Bogue, and Richlands South.
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 1100 PM EDT for eastern North Carolina.
Area Description: 
Jones; Southern Craven; West Carteret; Inland Onslow; Coastal Onslow
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC