Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 11:40AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 8:40am
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
At 1140 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Salvo, or 14 miles southeast of Stumpy Point, moving east at 30 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...
Salvo, Waves, Rodanthe, and Hatteras Island Fishing Pier.
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:
Hatteras Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: