North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/18/2026 16:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 18, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires: 
September 18, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 715 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wallace, moving south at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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... Wallace and Teachey.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Duplin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov