North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/26/2026 13:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 4:16PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 26, 2026 - 1:16pm
Expires: 
June 26, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 416 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Buffalo City, or 13 miles northwest of Stumpy Point, moving east at 15 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... Manns Harbor, Mashoes, Manteo, East Lake, and Buffalo City.
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.
Area Description: 
Mainland Dare
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC