Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 12:49PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 9:49am
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1249 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Manns Harbor, or 13 miles southwest of Kill Devil Hills, moving
southeast at 20 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, Buffalo City, Roanoke
Island Festival Park, and Wanchese.
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:
Mainland Dare; Northern Outer Banks
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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