Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 9:17PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 6:17pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 917 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Middletown, or 15 miles southwest of Stumpy Point, moving northeast
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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Hyde
and west central Dare Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Mainland Dare; Mainland Hyde
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov