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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 56, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

June 8, 20256 counties in North Carolina

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 8, 2025, 2:10 PM EDT for 6 counties in North Carolina. It was in force for 80 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 8, 2025, 2:10 PM EDT (18:10 UTC)
Expired
Jun 8, 2025, 3:30 PM EDT
In force
80 min
Issued by
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Carteret County, NC, Craven County, NC, Duplin County, NC, Jones County, NC, Onslow County, NC, Pamlico County, NC

The radar

The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 34 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 8, 1:50 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC4 hr

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 8, 9:28 AM EDT, 4 hours 42 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 8, 9:28 AM EDT, 4 hours 42 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 8, 1:53 PM EDT, 17 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
153 PM EDT Sun Jun 8 2025

NCZ195-204-205-091800-
West Carteret-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
153 PM EDT Sun Jun 8 2025

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 391 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today. Damaging winds
are the primary threat but hail and an isolated tornado are
possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ196-199-091800-
East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
153 PM EDT Sun Jun 8 2025

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 391 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.
   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today. Damaging winds
are the primary threat but hail and an isolated tornado are
possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193-194-198-203-091800-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-
Southern Craven-Inland Onslow-Northern Outer Banks-
153 PM EDT Sun Jun 8 2025

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 391 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today. Damaging winds
are the primary threat but hail and an isolated tornado are
possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jun 8, 11:35 AM EDT, 2 hours 35 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1135 AM EDT Sun Jun 8 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0445 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 5 NE Engelhard          35.56N 75.95W
06/07/2025  M39 MPH          Hyde               NC   AWOS

            K7W6 AWOS reported a wind gust to 34 kts.

&&

SGK
Local storm report, Jun 8, 11:37 AM EDT, 2 hours 33 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1137 AM EDT Sun Jun 8 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0542 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 1 NNE Duck              36.18N 75.75W
06/07/2025  M47 MPH          AMZ150             NC   Mesonet

            41 knot wind gust measured at Duck Pier.

&&

SGK
Local storm report, Jun 8, 11:39 AM EDT, 2 hours 31 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1139 AM EDT Sun Jun 8 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0600 PM     Marine Tstm Wind James City              35.06N 77.01W
06/07/2025  M59 MPH          Craven             NC   Mesonet

            51 kt gust observed in James City.

&&

SGK
Local storm report, Jun 8, 11:42 AM EDT, 2 hours 28 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1142 AM EDT Sun Jun 8 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0542 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 2 W Nags Head           35.94N 75.65W
06/07/2025  E46 MPH          AMZ231             NC   Mesonet

            40 knot wind gust reported at Roanoke Sound
            Weatherflow site.

&&

SGK
Local storm report, Jun 8, 11:55 AM EDT, 2 hours 15 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report...Summary
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1155 AM EDT Sun Jun 8 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0445 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 5 NE Engelhard          35.56N 75.95W
06/07/2025  M39 MPH          Hyde               NC   AWOS

            K7W6 AWOS reported a wind gust to 34 kts.

0512 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     4 S Gardnerville        35.34N 77.31W
06/07/2025                   Craven             NC   911 Call Center

            Trees down on the 5400 block of highway 118
            in Grifton.

0518 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 S Cove City           35.18N 77.32W
06/07/2025                   Craven             NC   Public

            Trees down on S. Main Street and White Ave
            in Cove City.

0518 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SW Cove City          35.18N 77.33W
06/07/2025                   Craven             NC   Emergency Mngr

            Trees down on Willis Road in Cove City.

0519 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Cove City               35.18N 77.32W
06/07/2025                   Craven             NC   Public

            Pecan tree down alongside a building in Cove
            City. Report relayed via Facebook.

0533 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 NE Tuscarora          35.17N 77.18W
06/07/2025                   Craven             NC   Broadcast Media

            Trees down on Hyman Road.

0533 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 S Old Ford            35.60N 77.08W
06/07/2025                   Beaufort           NC   Public

            Trees down, large pine tree branches snapped
            off in the area.

0541 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SSW New Bern          35.10N 77.09W
06/07/2025                   Craven             NC   Public

            Door blown out at Walmart in New Bern.
            Report relayed via Facebook.

0542 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 2 W Nags Head           35.94N 75.65W
06/07/2025  E46 MPH          AMZ231             NC   Mesonet

            40 knot wind gust reported at Roanoke Sound
            Weatherflow site.

0542 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 1 NNE Duck              36.18N 75.75W
06/07/2025  M47 MPH          AMZ150             NC   Mesonet

            41 knot wind gust measured at Duck Pier.

0545 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Bridgeton               35.12N 77.02W
06/07/2025                   Craven             NC   Public

            Limbs down on transformers in Bridgeton
            sparking fire and smoke. Report relayed via
            Facebook.

0553 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 SSE Olympia           35.09N 76.95W
06/07/2025                   Craven             NC   Public

            Tree down along Broad Creek Road near
            Fairfield Harbor.

0553 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 E Coastal Carolina Re 35.08N 77.02W
06/07/2025  M59 MPH          Craven             NC   Public

            51 kt gust observed in James City.

0600 PM     Marine Tstm Wind James City              35.06N 77.01W
06/07/2025  M59 MPH          Craven             NC   Mesonet

            51 kt gust observed in James City.

0619 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 2 SE Oriental           35.01N 76.66W
06/07/2025  E43 MPH          AMZ137             NC   Public

            Oriental L7 XOTL WeatherFlow station gusted
            to 43 mph (37 kt).

0704 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 2 SE Oriental           35.01N 76.66W
06/07/2025  M47 MPH          AMZ137             NC   Mesonet

            Oriental L7 XOTL WeatherFlow station gusted
            to 47 mph (41 kt).

0749 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 1 SSW Colington         35.99N 75.71W
06/07/2025  M47 MPH          AMZ231             NC   Mesonet

            Peak wind gust of 41 knots measured at the
            northern end of the Roanoke Sound.

0750 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 2 SSW Manteo            35.87N 75.67W
06/07/2025  M56 MPH          AMZ231             NC   Mesonet

            Peak wind gust of 49 knots measured at the
            Croatan Sound WeatherFlow station.

0810 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 1 E Duck                36.17N 75.73W
06/07/2025  M44 MPH          AMZ150             NC   Mesonet

            Peak wind gust of 38 knots measured at Duck
            Pier.

0812 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 1 NNW Oregon Inlet      35.80N 75.55W
06/07/2025  M52 MPH          Dare               NC   Mesonet

            45 kt Wind Gust measured at the Oregon Inlet
            -XORI Hurricane Station as thunderstorms
            moved through the area. Report came in via
            WeatherFlow.

1030 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 2 SE Oriental           35.01N 76.66W
06/07/2025  M39 MPH          AMZ137             NC   Mesonet

            Peak wind gust of 34 knots measured at the
            Oriental WeatherFlow station.

0504 AM     Marine Tstm Wind 1 SSE Atlantic          34.88N 76.34W
06/08/2025  M63 MPH          AMZ156             NC   Mesonet

            Weather Flow sensor reported a 55 kt wind
            gust.

0538 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 NNW Ocracoke Village  35.12N 75.98W
06/08/2025  M58 MPH          Hyde               NC   Mesonet

            Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 3
            NNW Ocracoke Lighthouse. 50 kt wind gust
            measured at Ocracoke Weatherflow site.

0538 AM     Marine Tstm Wind 3 NNW Ocracoke Lighthou 35.15N 76.01W
06/08/2025  M58 MPH          AMZ135             NC   Mesonet

            Weather Flow sensor reported a 50 kt wind
            gust.

0615 AM     Marine Tstm Wind 1 N Frisco              35.25N 75.63W
06/08/2025  M48 MPH          AMZ135             NC   Mesonet

            Weather Flow sensor reported a 42 kt wind
            gust.

0623 AM     Marine Tstm Wind 11 ESE Middletown       35.42N 75.83W
06/08/2025  M47 MPH          AMZ135             NC   Mesonet

            Weather Flow sensor reported a 41 kt wind
            gust.

0628 AM     Marine Tstm Wind Avon Pier               35.35N 75.50W
06/08/2025  E52 MPH          AMZ152             NC   Public

            Weather Flow sensor reported a 45 kt wind
            gust.

0631 AM     Marine Tstm Wind 1 N Avon                35.37N 75.51W
06/08/2025  M51 MPH          AMZ135             NC   Mesonet

            Weather Flow sensor reported a 44 kt wind
            gust.

0647 AM     Marine Tstm Wind 1 W Waves               35.57N 75.49W
06/08/2025  M43 MPH          AMZ135             NC   Mesonet

            Weather Flow sensor reported a 37 kt wind
            gust.

0648 AM     Marine Tstm Wind Hatteras Island Fishing 35.58N 75.47W
06/08/2025  M48 MPH          Dare               NC   Mesonet

            Weather Flow sensor reported a 42 kt wind
            gust.

&&
Special weather statement, Jun 8, 12:57 PM EDT, 1 hour 13 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1257 PM EDT Sun Jun 8 2025

NCZ090-081745-
Duplin NC-
1257 PM EDT Sun Jun 8 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN DUPLIN COUNTY
THROUGH 145 PM EDT...

At 1257 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Harrells, or 15 miles south of Clinton, moving
east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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, Rose Hill, Kenansville, Harrells, Sarecta, Magnolia,
Greenevers, and Teachey.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3490 7815 3497 7815 3500 7784 3486 7783
      3472 7781 3472 7796 3471 7798 3473 7802
      3473 7803 3472 7811 3471 7813 3472 7815
      3474 7820
TIME...MOT...LOC 1657Z 257DEG 28KT 3478 7833

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

SGK

The office that day

Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 7, 8:22 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementMHXCarteret, Dare, Hyde, Onslow24 hr
Jun 7, 8:39 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXDuplin51 min
Jun 7, 8:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXMartin49 min
Jun 7, 9:15 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXDuplin, Jones, Onslow45 min
Jun 7, 9:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXJones, Onslow60 min
Jun 7, 9:48 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX57 min
Jun 7, 11:03 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX87 min
Jun 8, 3:30 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMHX27 hr
Jun 8, 4:50 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX55 min
Jun 8, 5:09 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMHXCarteret, Hyde51 min
Jun 8, 5:24 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXHyde, Washington51 min
Jun 8, 5:41 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX64 min
Jun 8, 5:51 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX54 min
Jun 8, 5:53 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXDare52 min
Jun 8, 6:01 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXDare, Tyrrell44 min
Jun 8, 6:40 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX50 min
Jun 8, 12:57 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXDuplin48 min
Jun 8, 2:10 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX2 hr
Jun 8, 3:15 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX60 min
Jun 8, 3:25 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatMHXCarteret, Craven, Hyde65 min
Jun 8, 4:12 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX93 min
Jun 8, 4:32 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMHXDare, Hyde58 min
Jun 8, 5:42 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX48 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.