North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/23/2026 18:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 9:53PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 23, 2026 - 6:53pm
Expires: 
August 23, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
At 953 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over North River, or 8 miles northwest of Harkers Island, moving east at 15 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... North River, Davis, Williston, Otway, Open Grounds Farm, and Bettie.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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: 
East Carteret
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov