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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
643 AM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
NCZ205-221130-
Hatteras Island NC-
643 AM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN DARE COUNTY THROUGH 730
AM EDT...

At 642 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 
capable of producing a waterspout over Pamlico Sound near Frisco, 
moving northeast 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.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southern Dare
County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

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.

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LAT...LON 3539 7577 3517 7566 3518 7566 3534 7574
      3537 7569 3543 7569 3551 7555
TIME...MOT...LOC 1042Z 236DEG 19KT 3531 7563 

WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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