WWUS82 KMHX 082032 SPSMHX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 432 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026 NCZ092-094-194-082115- Jones NC-Pamlico NC-Southern Craven NC- 432 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL JONES...SOUTHEASTERN CRAVEN AND SOUTHWESTERN PAMLICO COUNTIES THROUGH 515 PM EDT... At 432 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from James City to near Catfish Lake. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... New Bern, Havelock, James City, Janeiro, Croatan, Riverdale, Catfish Lake, Neuse Forest, Cherry Branch Ferry Terminal, Fairfield Harbour, Minnesott Beach Ferry, Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, Arapahoe, Minnesott Beach, and Pollocksville. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms 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. && LAT...LON 3500 7664 3487 7698 3498 7730 3511 7697 3509 7675 TIME...MOT...LOC 2032Z 298DEG 15KT 3505 7699 3499 7716 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ 41