Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 7:27PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 4:27pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 726 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout over South River, or 16 miles east
of Havelock, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
South River and Merrimon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
East Carteret
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov