Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
AREA: Jones; Inland Onslow
SENT: 2026-07-20T15:06:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 3:06PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

At 306 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Comfort, or 8 miles north of Half Moon, moving east 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…
Maysville, Loco VFD, and Pollocksville.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-20T15:30:00-04:00