Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 5:40PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 2:40pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 540 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Newfoundland, or 17 miles south of Weeksville, moving south at 10
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...
Alligator and Newfoundland.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
eastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Tyrrell
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov