Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 5:02PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 2:02pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 502 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout 9 miles north of Robersonville, or
14 miles northwest of Williamston, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Gold Point, Hamilton, Oak City, and Hassell.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Martin
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov