Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 12:52AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 9:52pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1251 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Old Trap, or 7 miles east of Weeksville, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Southern Shores, Sanderling, Duck Coe Pier, Point Harbor, and Avalon
Pier.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Outer Banks
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov