Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 6:03PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 3:03pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 602 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Swan Quarter Ferry
Terminal to near New Holland. Movement was southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
Swan Quarter Ferry Terminal.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Mainland Hyde
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov