Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 12:49PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 9:49am
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1249 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Buffalo City, or 13 miles northwest of Stumpy Point. This
thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
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...
Mashoes, East Lake, and Buffalo City.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Mainland Dare
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov