Weather Alerts Map

Martin County weather alerts

1 warning is in effect for Martin County, NC. The most serious is a freeze warning.

Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 659 alerts that included Martin County, roughly 66 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (123 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on May 15, 2025. 21 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.

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Active alerts for Martin County

Freeze Warning

Martin; Pitt; Washington; Greene; Beaufort; Duplin; Lenoir; Jones; Northern Craven; Southern Craven; West Carteret; Inland Onslow; Coastal OnslowUntil · NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY

Full alert text
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest risk of impacts from freezing
temperatures will be for areas away from bodies of water.

What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Map data: NWS, OpenFreeMap, OpenStreetMap

Recent alerts in Martin County

IssuedAlertArea
Nov 14, 11:47 AM ESTFreeze WarningMartin; Pitt; Washington; Greene; Beaufort; Duplin; Lenoir; Jones; Northern Craven; Southern Craven; West Carteret; Inland Onslow; Coastal O

Martin County alert history

Alert events that included Martin County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.

Alert type2016–20252026Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning12319September 4, 2026
Heat Advisory8116September 4, 2026
Flood Advisory564September 5, 2026
Flood Watch431July 23, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory425October 2, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch426September 5, 2026
Tornado Watch402October 11, 2026
Frost Advisory273November 14, 2026
Freeze Warning262November 15, 2026
Tornado Warning250May 15, 2025
Freeze Watch202November 15, 2026
Wind Advisory180March 5, 2025
Flash Flood Warning170June 16, 2025
Winter Weather Advisory163February 5, 2026
Flood Warning150February 23, 2021
Cold Weather Advisory146February 7, 2026
Tropical Storm Warning90September 21, 2023
Extreme Heat Warning80July 26, 2025
Red Flag Warning80November 16, 2025
Winter Storm Warning71January 31, 2026
Winter Storm Watch72January 31, 2026
Tropical Storm Watch40July 7, 2021
Extreme Heat Watch41July 4, 2026
Fire Weather Watch40November 16, 2025
Hurricane Watch10September 11, 2018
Hurricane Warning10September 11, 2018
Storm Surge Warning10September 11, 2018
Extreme Cold Watch02February 8, 2026
Extreme Cold Warning02February 7, 2026

Tornado history in Martin County

21 tornadoes have been recorded in Martin County since 1950, injuring 2 people. That ranks 27 of 100 counties in North Carolina. The most recent was on May 5, 2025 (rated unknown).

EF0: 9EF09EF1: 9EF19EF2: 2EF22EF3: 0EF3EF4: 0EF4EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes in Martin County

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
October 4, 1964F2Martin County54.1 mi50 yd00
June 11, 1955F2Pitt County19.4 mi200 yd00
February 18, 2008EF1Martin County6.2 mi150 yd00
August 31, 1964F1Pitt County5.7 mi10 yd02
September 26, 1982F1Martin County2 mi33 yd00

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 5, 2025?Martin County0.3 mi50 yd00
August 3, 2020EF1Martin County0.2 mi40 yd00
June 13, 2015EF1Martin County0.3 mi75 yd00
July 3, 2014EF1Martin County1.1 mi100 yd00
April 28, 2011EF0Martin County0.1 mi30 yd00

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