Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 2:27AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2024 - 11:27pm
Expires:
September 17, 2024 - 12:00am
Description:
At 226 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Morehead City, moving north 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...
Havelock, Morehead City, Newport, Pine Knoll Shores, Harlowe,
Wildwood, North Harlowe, Cherry Branch Ferry Terminal, Minnesott
Beach Ferry, Oceana Pier, Mitchell Village, Crab Point Village, and
Indian Beach.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Pamlico; Southern Craven; West Carteret; East Carteret
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC