513 WWUS82 KMHX 311825 SPSMHX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 225 PM EDT FRI AUG 31 2018 NCZ090-098-311900- Onslow-Duplin- 225 PM EDT FRI AUG 31 2018 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN ONSLOW AND SOUTHEASTERN DUPLIN COUNTIES... At 225 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Cypress Creek, or 11 miles southwest of Half Moon. The storm is nearly stationary. Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Jacksonville, Cypress Creek, Catherine Lake, Albert J Ellis Airport, Richlands South, Lyman and Haws Run. 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. LAT...LON 3472 7768 3472 7776 3486 7779 3489 7749 3469 7754 3468 7767 TIME...MOT...LOC 1825Z 177DEG 2KT 3476 7765 $$ 27