Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 2:34PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 11:34am
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 234 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Nags Head, or near Kill Devil Hills, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Kill Devil Hills, Manns Harbor, Nags Head, Mashoes, Manteo,
Colington, Whalebone, Jockeys Ridge State Park, Roanoke Island
Festival Park, Wright Brothers National Monument, Nags Head Fishing
Pier, Avalon Pier, Wanchese, Bodie Island Lighthouse, and Outer Banks
Fishing Pier.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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 Dare; Northern Outer Banks
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov