A few severe thunderstorms developed during the evening hours, producing sporadic wind damage.
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A few severe thunderstorms developed during the evening hours, producing sporadic wind damage.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Jun 22, 12:56 PM EST, 55 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 156 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020 .SYNOPSIS... Weak ridging builds into the area Monday morning before a mid- level shortwave dips into the area during the afternoon and evening. High pressure will build Tuesday before the next upper- level trough digs into the region mid- to-late week for another round of unsettled weather. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/... As of 140 PM Mon... The latest satellite images are showing the sea breeze have developed and moving inland, along with the outer edge of the shortwave making its eastward. The combination of the sea breeze and shortwave is allowing showers and thunderstorms to fire up. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue to develop this afternoon as CAPE values are ranging btw 4000 to 5000 J/kg, lift index AOA -7C along with steep lapse rates. SPC continues to have our NE section of our CWA in a MGRL Risk for strong to severe thunderstorms. The main threat will be severe hail and damaging winds. Expect highs in the low 90s inland and mid/upper 80s along the OBX. Prev dis...An upper-level ridge will move through the area Monday morning before a weak shortwave dips south this afternoon. Expect strong diurnal heating to bring highs up to around 90 inland with mid- 80s along the coast. Latest guidance shows storms firing along the sea breeze near and around the Hwy 17 corridor beginning as a sct line of thunderstorms. Quite a bit of disagreement between the CAMs in how far south thunderstorm coverage will extend. Some hi res models show a more aggressive shortwave dipping further south to enhance convection coverage along the sea breeze while others confine most of the storms to the NE counties. Either way, CAMs agree on widespread MLCAPE values of 3000+ J/kg with the best POPs in the northern tier. Bulk shear remains relatively low, though slightly higher values are forecasted for NE counties where the shortwave also has the best chance to enhance convection. As a result, SPC has placed the area under a marginal severe risk. && .SHORT TERM /TUESDAY/... As of 630 AM Mon...Thunderstorms will quickly dissipate with the absence of diurnal heating, but may linger across the NE counties and OBX during the evening. Otherwise, dry conditions expected overnight for much of the area with temps dropping only into the low 70s. SW winds at 5-10 kts overnight should inhibit fog formation as well. && .LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/... As of 330 AM Mon...A very summerlike pattern continues through the weekend, with the most active days being Wednesday and Thursday, followed by relatively drier conditions Friday through the weekend. Tuesday...Weak subsidence aloft develops in the wake of the departing shortwave as the inland trough strengthens and low level WAA strengthens a bit. Sunny skies through the morning will allow temps to climb quickly on the way to highs in the lower 90s for most, the warmest day of week. Scattered thunderstorms could develop mid-to-late afternoon along and inland of the sea breeze, but overall storm coverage is expected to be limited, with much of the area remaining dry. Any convective activity will wane after sunset, with only a couple of late night showers possible along the coast and lows in the lower to mid 70s, several degrees above normal. Wednesday and Thursday...Upper level troughing develops over the eastern US as eastern NC remains between surface troughing inland and high pressure off the coast. Generally expect a diurnal trend in precip, but deeper moisture transport and the destabilization from falling heights aloft will bring above climo thunderstorms chances, with storms likely for most Wednesday afternoon, and only slightly less coverage Thursday afternoon. Additionally, guidance indication of a potential shortwave aloft passing nearby later Wednesday justifies keeping thunder chances in the forecast across the area overnight Wednesday. Temps will be near normal both days, with local variability owing primarily to precip trends/coverage. Friday through the weekend...Upper trough axis shifts east of the area early Friday, bringing broad upper subsidence and below- climo POPs, with ample sunshine Friday through the weekend. Temps very near normal Friday, warming a degree or two each successive day through Sunday. && .AVIATION /18Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/... Short Term /through Tuesday Morning/... As of 140 PM Mon...High confidence in VFR conditions through most of the TAF period. A few to sct showers and thunderstorms are developing as the mid-level shortwave is making it's way eastward and interacting with the sea breeze. Most of the storms are developing east of the coastal plain sites (PGV/ISO/OAJ), but still added the mention of VCTS in case if additional storms develop west of the area. Storms produce hvy rain and gusty winds which can lead to sub- VFR for EWN. Showers and thunderstorms is expected to diminish with the lack of daytime heating...leading to mostly clear skies with light SSW breeze to inhibit fog formation. VFR conditions will continue tomorrow with mid to high clouds to increase in coverage from west to east with SW winds 5-10 knots to continue. Long Term /Tuesday through Friday/... As of 330 AM Mon...VFR conditions prevail through the period, with only the potential for early morning fog/stratus and afternoon thunderstorms bringing any significant potential for flight restrictions each day. && .MARINE... Short Term /through Tonight/... As of 945 AM Mon...The latest buoy obs are showing S/SW 5-10 knots and seas 1-2 ft. Winds will pick up slightly during the day Monday as pressure gradient tightens slightly between an offshore high and low pressure over the Midwest. SW winds 10-15 kts with isolated gusts up to 20 kts expected with seas building to 3-4 ft in the afternoon. Thunderstorms are expected to develop during the afternoon and push eastward over the Albemarle and Pamlico sounds with the possibility of reaching the northern waters late in the afternoon. Winds and waves will be higher in and around thunderstorms. Long Term /Tuesday through Friday/... As of 330 AM Mon...High pressure well offshore and inland troughing will persist through the long term period. Tuesday will bring a modest strengthening of the inland trough, with 15-20 kt SW winds across the waters, and a few gusts approaching 25 kt possible in the afternoon, though coverage and duration will be too limited to justify an SCA. Moderate SW winds resume Wednesday, typically a few kts stronger each afternoon than overnight. Expect 3-5 ft seas to prevail in mainly SSW windswell, with a small secondary longer period swell from stronger trade winds on the southern periphery of the Bermuda High arriving from the SW as well. && .MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NC...None. MARINE...None. && SYNOPSIS...MHX NEAR TERM...BM/ML SHORT TERM...ML LONG TERM...CB AVIATION...BM/CB MARINE...BM/CB/ML
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 332 AM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020 NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193>196-198-199-203>205-230745- Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort- Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven- Southern Craven-West Carteret-East Carteret-Inland Onslow- Coastal Onslow-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island- 332 AM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
157 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020
NCZ092-194-198-221830-
Jones-Inland Onslow-Southern Craven-
157 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN JONES...
SOUTHEASTERN CRAVEN AND NORTHEASTERN ONSLOW COUNTIES...
At 156 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Maysville, or
12 miles northeast of Pumpkin Center, moving northeast at 25 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
New Bern, Havelock, James City, Trent Woods, Maysville, Belgrade and
Croatan.
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 3477 7727 3500 7737 3511 7699 3506 7694
3505 7695 3504 7694 3505 7694 3504 7693
3503 7693 3503 7692 3493 7684
TIME...MOT...LOC 1756Z 243DEG 23KT 3493 7725
HedenSpecial Weather Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 211 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020 NCZ092-194-195-198-199-221845- Coastal Onslow-West Carteret-Jones-Inland Onslow-Southern Craven- 211 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN JONES...SOUTH CENTRAL CRAVEN...EAST CENTRAL ONSLOW AND SOUTHWESTERN CARTERET COUNTIES... At 211 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Silverdale, or near Piney Green, moving east at 20 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Jacksonville, Pumpkin Center, Piney Green, Camp Lejeune Center, Stella, Swansboro and Hubert. 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 3482 7742 3492 7695 3462 7694 3458 7746 TIME...MOT...LOC 1811Z 258DEG 17KT 3479 7723 Heden
The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 37 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 18:51 UTC.
5 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Trees were blown down on Croatan Ln and Perrytown Loop Rd. The time was estimated based on radar data.
Trees were blown down in multiple locations around Creswell. The time was estimated based on radar data.
Trees were blown down on Newland Rd. The time was estimated based on radar data.
Large tree limbs were blown down onto powerlines in Beargrass.
A large tree was blown down on Wildcat Rd.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in North Carolina in 2020Every state in 2020This day in weather historyWarnings in North Carolina, June 2020
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 893586, 893588, 893589, 893590, 893592.