Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
AREA: Duplin; Lenoir
SENT: 2026-06-28T20:42:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 28 at 8:42PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

At 842 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Albertson, or 12 miles south of La Grange, moving southeast at 30
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…
Kornegay, Deep Run, Albertson, and Pink Hill.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-28T21:15:00-04:00