Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 6:15pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 915 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pinetown, or 7 miles northeast of River Road, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Washington, River Road, Pinetown, Bunyan, Yeatesville, Terra Ceia,
and Long Acre VFD.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Martin; Beaufort
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov