WWUS52 KMHX 082331 SVSMHX Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 731 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026 NCC103-133-082345- /O.CON.KMHX.SV.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260708T2345Z/ Jones NC-Onslow NC- 731 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026 ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL JONES AND NORTH CENTRAL ONSLOW COUNTIES... At 731 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Comfort, or 9 miles north of Half Moon, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Maysville and Loco VFD. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay 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. && LAT...LON 3497 7749 3503 7743 3505 7731 3493 7715 3483 7746 TIME...MOT...LOC 2331Z 323DEG 17KT 3496 7740 HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH $$ 41