Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 4:55PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 1:55pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
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.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Hatteras Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov