North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/18/2026 13:55
At 455 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a waterspout over the eastern Pamlico Sound 9
miles southwest of Salvo, or 15 miles north of Frisco, moving
southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs
and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Salvo and Avon Pier.