{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.14b24308865e11a2c5455110694a12a131a8e6bf.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 6:35PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-12","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.14b24308865e11a2c5455110694a12a131a8e6bf.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Newport/Morehead City NC"},"word_count":195,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 6:35PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Inland Onslow; Coastal Onslow\n**Issued by:** NWS Newport/Morehead City NC\n**Sent:** 2026-07-12T18:35:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-12T18:35:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-12T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 635 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong\nthunderstorms near Verona, or near New River Station, moving south at\n15 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nJacksonville, North Topsail Beach, New River Station, Camp Lejeune\nCenter, Folkstone, Midway Park, Verona, Dixon, Onslow Beach, Sneads\nFerry, Sea View Pier, Holly Ridge, and Haws Run.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle.\n\nThis storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio\nstations and available television stations for additional information\nand possible warnings from the National Weather Service."}