Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
AREA: Pitt; Beaufort; Northern Craven
SENT: 2026-06-18T21:59:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 9:59PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

At 959 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lizzie to near Graingers to near Phillips
Crossroads. Movement was northeast at 45 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…
Greenville, Washington, Winterville, Ayden, Farmville, Bethel,
Grifton, Stokes, Bell Arthur, Vanceboro, Askins, Cayton, Pactolus,
House, Shelmerdine, Calico, Black Jack, Fort Barnwell, Bruce, and
Jasper.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-18T22:45:00-04:00