Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
AREA: Pitt; Beaufort
SENT: 2026-07-20T17:46:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 5:46PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

At 546 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bruce, or near Greenville, moving east at 30 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…
Greenville, Stokes, Bell Arthur, House, Pactolus, Black Jack, Bruce,
East Carolina University, Pitt Greenville Airport, Dowdy Ficklen
Stadium, Grimesland, Simpson, and Falkland.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-20T18:15:00-04:00