Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 12:51PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 9:51am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 1250 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Old Ford, or 9 miles southeast of Williamston, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern
Washington, southeastern Martin and north central Beaufort Counties,
including the following locations... Dardens, Smithwick, Jamesville,
and Long Acre VFD.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Martin; Washington; Beaufort
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov