Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 4:43PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 443 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Belhaven, or 19 miles east of River Road. This thunderstorm was
nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Belhaven, Sladesville, Ransomville, Pamlico Beach, Winsteadville,
Sidney Crossroads, Yeatesville, and Sydney Crossroads.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Beaufort; Mainland Hyde
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov