Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 1:28PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 10:28am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 128 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Cape Colony to near Plymouth to 7 miles
northwest of Pinetown. Movement was east at 25 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...
Plymouth, Wenona, Hinson, Pike Road, Pleasant Grove, Westover,
Scuppernong, Old Ford, Mackeys, Roper, 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