Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Pitt 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 16 at 6:40PM EDT until August 16 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
SVRMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Pitt County in eastern North Carolina... * Until 730 PM EDT. * At 640 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over House, or near Greenville, moving south at 15 mph. 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... Greenville, Stokes, House, Pactolus, East Carolina University, Pitt Greenville Airport, Dowdy Ficklen Stadium, and Simpson.
Effective August 16, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Last Checked
2 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Pitt 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 (2 hours ago). It's set to expire August 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
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