Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Lenoir 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 August 21 at 2:15PM EDT until August 21 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
SVRMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Lenoir County in eastern North Carolina... Northeastern Duplin County in eastern North Carolina... * Until 245 PM EDT. * At 214 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Albertson, or 14 miles south of La Grange, 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... Kornegay, Deep Run, Albertson, Pink Hill, and Sandy Bottom.
Effective August 21, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET · Expires August 21, 2026 at 2:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Expires
August 21, 2026 at 2:45 PM ET
Last Checked
3 hours 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. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Lenoir 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 (3 hours ago). It's set to expire August 21, 2026 at 2:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Lenoir County?
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