Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 10:53AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 7:53am
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
At 1053 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout over Lake Mattamuskeet, or 26 miles
southwest of Stumpy Point, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Fairfield, Gull Rock, New Holland, Nebraska, Lake Landing,
Middletown, Fort Landing, and Lake Mattamuskeet.
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 Hyde
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: