Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 3:33PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 12:33pm
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 333 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sladesville, or 29 miles north of Cedar Island, moving east at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Sladesville, Gull Rock, Swindell Fork, Scranton, Fairfield, New
Holland, Nebraska, Rose Bay, Lake Landing, Middletown, Fort Landing,
Lake Mattamuskeet, and Swan Quarter Ferry Terminal.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Mainland Hyde
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov