Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
205 AM EDT Wed Jul 29 2026
NCZ090-198-199-290630-
Coastal Onslow NC-Inland Onslow NC-Duplin NC-
205 AM EDT Wed Jul 29 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN ONSLOW AND
SOUTHEASTERN DUPLIN COUNTIES THROUGH 230 AM EDT...
At 205 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Chinquapin, or 10 miles east of Wallace, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Jacksonville, Wallace, New River Station, Half Moon, Pumpkin Center,
Camp Lejeune Center, Richlands, Kellum, Cypress Creek, Midway Park,
Verona, Catherine Lake, Chinquapin, Albert J Ellis Airport, Richlands
South, Greenevers, Lyman, and Haws Run.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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LAT...LON 3472 7768 3472 7794 3471 7798 3473 7801
3489 7790 3491 7733 3462 7733 3457 7761
TIME...MOT...LOC 0605Z 269DEG 49KT 3478 7780
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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RJ