Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 3:37PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 12:37pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 337 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lowland, or 24 miles northwest of Cedar Island, moving east 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...
Sladesville, Lowland, and Mesic.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Beaufort; Mainland Hyde; Pamlico
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov