Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 19 at 12:27PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 9:27am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 1227 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing a waterspout over Portsmouth Village along a
line extending from 8 miles northwest of Ocracoke Ferry Terminal to
near Portsmouth Village. 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...
Frisco, Buxton, Salvo, Avon, Waves, Rodanthe, Portsmouth Village,
Hatteras Ferry Terminal, Ocracoke Ferry Terminal, Avon Pier, Cape
Hatteras Lighthouse, Hatteras Island Fishing Pier, and Ocracoke
Lighthouse.
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:
Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov