Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 8:45pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1143 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Point Harbor, or 7 miles northwest of Kill Devil Hills, moving east
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of eastern Camden and
southeastern Currituck Counties, including the following locations...
Jarvisburg, Harbinger, Powells Point, Spot, and Mamie.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for
northeastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Camden; Western Currituck; Eastern Currituck
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov