Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
729 WWUS82 KMHX 111718 SPSMHX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 118 PM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 NCZ196-111800- East Carteret NC- 118 PM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN CARTERET COUNTY THROUGH 200 PM EDT... At 117 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a waterspout over the southwestern Pamlico Sound near Cedar Island. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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... Cedar Island, Atlantic, and Cedar Island Ferry Terminal. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 3499 7646 3516 7625 3515 7624 3493 7607 3484 7633 TIME...MOT...LOC 1717Z 224DEG 3KT 3496 7633 WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ Martin