Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 5 at 4:25PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 1:25pm
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 425 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles north of Columbia to near Edward.
Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Belhaven, Sladesville, Killkenny, Ransomville, Manns Harbor, Ponzer,
Swindell Fork, Scranton, Gull Rock, Alligator, Gum Neck, Kilkenny,
Fairfield, Mashoes, Manteo, New Holland, Pamlico Beach, Lowland,
Columbia, and East Lake.
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.
Area Description:
Washington; Tyrrell; Mainland Dare; Beaufort; Mainland Hyde; Pamlico; Northern Outer Banks
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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