Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 4:58PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 1:58pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 457 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Wenona to near Jasper. Movement was east
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
New Bern, Washington, River Road, Belhaven, Sladesville, Ransomville,
Ponzer, Scranton, Pinetown, Killkenny, Kilkenny, Pungo, Blounts
Creek, Pamlico Beach, Vanceboro, Askins, Lowland, Cayton, Tuscarora,
and Jasper.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Martin; Washington; Tyrrell; Beaufort; Mainland Hyde; Jones; Pamlico; Northern Craven; Southern Craven
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov