Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 6:09PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 3:09pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 608 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing a waterspout along a line extending from 6
miles east of Lowland to near Pamlico Beach.
Movement was south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs
and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Pamlico Beach and Lowland.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pamlico
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov