Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 6:53PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 653 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southeast of Whortonsville, or 9 miles west of Cedar Island,
moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Cedar Island, Atlantic, and Cedar Island Ferry Terminal.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
eastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
East Carteret
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov