Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 4:53PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 453 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Wanchese to near Gum Neck. Movement was
east at 20 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...
Stumpy Point, Gum Neck, Kilkenny, and Killkenny.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov