Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Jones County, North Carolina
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 11 at 6:04PM EDT until September 11 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
At 604 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Phillips Crossroads, or 12 miles southeast of Kinston, and is nearly stationary. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Kinston, Phillips Crossroads, Wyse Fork, Dover, and Cove City.
Effective September 11, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET · Expires September 11, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Expires
September 11, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET
Last Checked
23 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Please send your reports of hail and/or wind damage, including trees or large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office in Newport at 1-800-889-6889. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
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This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Jones County, North Carolina?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (23 minutes ago). It's set to expire September 11, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Jones County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Craven County, Lenoir County.