Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 12:45pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 344 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Roanoke Island Festival Park to 6 miles north
of Alligator Lake. Movement was east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Killkenny, Manns Harbor, Nags Head, Gum Neck, Kilkenny, Manteo, East
Lake, Whalebone, Buffalo City, Frying Pan Landing, Jockeys Ridge
State Park, Roanoke Island Festival Park, Nags Head Fishing Pier,
Wanchese, Bodie Island Lighthouse, and Outer Banks Fishing Pier.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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:
Tyrrell; Mainland Dare; Mainland Hyde; Northern Outer Banks
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov