Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 5:41PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 2:41pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 541 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from South Creek to 7 miles east of Lowland.
Movement was south at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Lowland, Royal, South Creek, Aurora Ferry Terminal, Aurora,
Vandemere, and Mesic.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
eastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Beaufort; Pamlico
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov