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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
553 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

NCC013-147-082245-
/O.CON.KMHX.SV.W.0045.000000T0000Z-260708T2245Z/
Pitt NC-Beaufort NC-
553 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT
FOR EASTERN PITT AND WEST CENTRAL BEAUFORT COUNTIES...

At 553 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over East Carolina
University, or near Greenville, moving southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Greenville, Washington, Winterville, Stokes, House, Pactolus, Black
Jack, East Carolina University, Pitt Greenville Airport, Dowdy
Ficklen Stadium, Grimesland, and Simpson.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Newport.

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LAT...LON 3567 7747 3576 7729 3557 7707 3544 7738
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 331DEG 13KT 3562 7732 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Martin