Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 4:52PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 1:52pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 452 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Newport, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Morehead City, Newport, Pine Knoll Shores, Broad Creek, Wildwood,
North Harlowe, Fort Macon State Park, Oceana Pier, Crab Point
Village, Mitchell Village, and Indian Beach.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Southern Craven; West Carteret
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov