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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1045 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026
 
NCZ205-240315-
Hatteras Island NC-
1045 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EASTERN DARE COUNTY THROUGH 1115
PM EDT...

At 1045 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Avon, or 11 miles northeast of Frisco, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Avon and Avon Pier.

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 3530 7555 3550 7552 3551 7544 3530 7546
TIME...MOT...LOC 0245Z 261DEG 13KT 3538 7550 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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RJ