Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 1:12PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 10:12am
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 111 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a waterspout over Manns Harbor, or 11 miles
north of Stumpy Point, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs
and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Manns Harbor, Mashoes, Manteo, Roanoke Island Festival Park,
Wanchese, Bodie Island Lighthouse, and Outer Banks Fishing Pier.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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; Northern Outer Banks
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: