Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 7:32PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 4:32pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 732 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout over Pungo, or 15 miles south of
Plymouth, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Ponzer, Pungo, Pike Road, Leechville, Pungo Lake, and Pantego.
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:
Washington; Beaufort; Mainland Hyde
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov