Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 6:25PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 3:25pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 624 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
producing a waterspout over along a line extending from 11 miles
north of Cedar Island Ferry Terminal to near Portsmouth Village.
Movement was southeast 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...
Portsmouth Village and Ocracoke Light House.
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.
Area Description:
East Carteret
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov