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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
301 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
NCZ012-013-030-081945-
Hertford NC-Northampton NC-Bertie NC-
301 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN BERTIE...
SOUTHEASTERN NORTHAMPTON AND SOUTHWESTERN HERTFORD COUNTIES THROUGH
345 PM EDT...

At 301 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rich Square, moving southeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, heavy rain, and frequent 
         lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding 
         possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Rich Square around 305 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Eagletown, Kelford,
Bryantown, and Lasker.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

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LAT...LON 3614 7725 3614 7727 3616 7726 3617 7729
      3617 7731 3619 7733 3619 7735 3621 7739
      3624 7738 3627 7741 3629 7741 3632 7744
      3637 7737 3624 7708 3614 7720 3612 7725
TIME...MOT...LOC 1901Z 317DEG 9KT 3629 7738 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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