Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Raleigh NC
AREA: Edgecombe
SENT: 2026-06-27T16:04:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 4:04PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

At 404 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tarboro, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include…
Princeville, Conetoe, and Speed.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central North Carolina.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-27T16:30:00-04:00