Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
AREA: East Carteret
SENT: 2026-06-28T13:37:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 28 at 1:37PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

At 137 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Merrimon, or 16 miles east of Havelock, moving northeast 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…
Cedar Island, South River, Merrimon, and Cedar Island Ferry Terminal.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-28T14:30:00-04:00