Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 3:37PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 12:37pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 337 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from near
Manns Harbor to 7 miles southwest of Stumpy Point. Movement was
northeast 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...
Stumpy Point and Wanchese.
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:
Mainland Dare; Northern Outer Banks
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov