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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1045 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026
 
NCZ196-240315-
East Carteret NC-
1045 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL CARTERET COUNTY THROUGH
1115 PM EDT...

At 1045 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Williston, or 8 miles north of Harkers Island, moving east at 15 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...
Morehead City, North River, Sealevel, Marshallberg, Smyrna, Atlantic,
Davis, Williston, Otway, Open Grounds Farm, Stacy, and Bettie.

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.

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LAT...LON 3474 7668 3488 7667 3497 7632 3471 7628
TIME...MOT...LOC 0245Z 261DEG 13KT 3482 7652 

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

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RJ