Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 3:23PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 12:23pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 322 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
over North Topsail Beach, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs
and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to
vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
North Topsail Beach, Folkstone, Onslow Beach, Sneads Ferry, Sea View
Pier, and Holly Ridge.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Inland Onslow; Coastal Onslow
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov