Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 2:29PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 11:29am
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 228 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Grandy, moving 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...
Sanderling and Duck Coe Pier.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
eastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Northern Outer Banks
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: