Special Weather Statement North Carolina | Effective 04/04/2026 06:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 9:23AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 4, 2026 - 6:23am
Expires: 
April 4, 2026 - 8:30am
Description: 
Smoke from ongoing fires in the area has led to areas of significant reductions in visibility across parts of western Carteret County and coastal Onslow County. There have been multiple reports of accidents in these areas, and drivers are encouraged to slow down and allow extra time to reach their destination this morning. This will impact portions of Highway 58 and Highway 24.
Area Description: 
West Carteret; Coastal Onslow
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov