Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 2:22PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 11:22am
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 221 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout over Maribel, or 19 miles northeast
of James City, 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...
Lowland, Maribel, Vandemere, and Mesic.
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:
Beaufort; Pamlico
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: