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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
138 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
NCZ198-199-081815-
Coastal Onslow NC-Inland Onslow NC-
138 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL ONSLOW COUNTY THROUGH
215 PM EDT...

At 138 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Jacksonville, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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, New River Station, Half Moon, Pumpkin Center, Camp
Lejeune Center, Piney Green, Swansboro, Hubert, Midway Park, Kellum,
Verona, and Deppe.

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 3481 7753 3488 7728 3468 7722 3467 7748
TIME...MOT...LOC 1738Z 261DEG 17KT 3478 7742 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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