Special Weather Statement 04/26/2025 18:38 for North Carolina areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 9:38PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 26, 2025 - 6:38pm
Expires: 
April 26, 2025 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 938 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rose Hill, or near Wallace, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Wallace, Chinquapin, Teachey, Rose Hill, Magnolia, Greenevers, and Kenansville.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Duplin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC