Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 11:35PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 8:35pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1135 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Fairfield to near Swan Quarter Ferry
Terminal. Movement was 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...
Fairfield, Swindell Fork, New Holland, Lake Mattamuskeet, and Swan
Quarter Ferry Terminal.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Mainland Hyde
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov