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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
336 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
NCZ090-198-199-082000-
Coastal Onslow NC-Inland Onslow NC-Duplin NC-
336 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT ONSLOW AND SOUTHEASTERN DUPLIN
COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM EDT...

At 336 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Cypress Creek, or 12 miles southwest of Half Moon,
moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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,
Richlands, Beulaville, Folkstone, Kellum, Cypress Creek, Verona,
Catherine Lake, Dixon, Chinquapin, Potters Hill, Petersburg, Albert J
Ellis Airport, Richlands South, Deppe, Holly Ridge, and Lyman.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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 3448 7758 3472 7768 3472 7781 3479 7787
      3498 7777 3496 7767 3497 7761 3496 7751
      3489 7736 3492 7734 3487 7726 3486 7726
      3446 7754
TIME...MOT...LOC 1936Z 294DEG 22KT 3475 7768 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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