Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 4:50PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 1:50pm
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 450 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Sanderling to near Gum Neck. Movement was
east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Kill Devil Hills, Stumpy Point, Southern Shores, Manns Harbor, Nags
Head, Mashoes, Manteo, East Lake, Colington, Whalebone, Buffalo City,
Duck Coe Pier, Jockeys Ridge State Park, Roanoke Island Festival
Park, Wright Brothers National Monument, Nags Head Fishing Pier,
Avalon Pier, Wanchese, Bodie Island Lighthouse, and Outer Banks
Fishing Pier.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
eastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Mainland Dare; Northern Outer Banks
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: