475 WWUS82 KMHX 131702 SPSMHX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 102 PM EDT Sat Jul 13 2019 NCZ198-199-131730- Coastal Onslow-Inland Onslow- 102 PM EDT Sat Jul 13 2019 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHERN ONSLOW COUNTY... At 101 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Sneads Ferry, or 7 miles northeast of North Topsail Beach, moving east at 25 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph and dime size hail are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... North Topsail Beach, Folkstone, Dixon, Onslow Beach, Sneads Ferry, Sea View Pier and Holly Ridge. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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. 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 3444 7752 3446 7753 3447 7755 3447 7757 3448 7758 3452 7759 3453 7759 3467 7743 3462 7714 3444 7741 TIME...MOT...LOC 1701Z 277DEG 23KT 3454 7737 $$ Heden