Предупреждения, Askin

Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 7:52PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC At 752 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Robersonville to near Kinston. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Greenville, New Bern, Kinston, Washington, Winterville, Ayden, River Road, Grifton, Stokes, Bell Arthur, Vanceboro, Askins, Pactolus, House, Shelmerdine, Calico, Black Jack, Fort Barnwell, Bruce, and Jasper. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms 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.