Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 19 at 11:57AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 8:57am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
At 1156 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing a waterspout over Sea Level along a line
extending from near Whortonsville to near Atlantic to 6 miles
southeast of Davis. Movement was northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts up to 50 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...
Cedar Island, Sealevel, Atlantic, Whortonsville, Portsmouth Village,
Ocracoke Light House, and Cedar Island Ferry Terminal.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Pamlico; East Carteret
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov