Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 4:28PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 1:28pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 428 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Wilmar to near Comfort. Movement was east
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
New Bern, Washington, James City, Trent Woods, River Bend, Phillips
Crossroads, Richlands, Blounts Creek, Maysville, Vanceboro, Askins,
Cayton, Shelmerdine, Calico, Comfort, Fort Barnwell, Jasper,
Tuscarora, Belgrade, and Rhems.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pitt; Beaufort; Jones; Pamlico; Northern Craven; Southern Craven; Inland Onslow
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov