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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
447 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

NCZ204-205-212115-
Hatteras Island NC-Ocracoke Island NC-
447 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN HYDE AND SOUTH
CENTRAL DARE COUNTIES THROUGH 515 PM EDT...

At 446 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms capable of producing a waterspout over Portsmouth
Village, or 13 miles northeast of Cedar Island. These storms were
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...
Frisco, Portsmouth Village, Ocracoke Light House, Hatteras Ferry
Terminal, Ocracoke Ferry Terminal, and Ocracoke Lighthouse.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

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 3506 7568 3505 7571 3492 7597 3499 7625
      3500 7625 3499 7626 3499 7627 3500 7628
      3500 7627 3501 7628 3500 7629 3500 7630
      3501 7631 3521 7629 3537 7558
TIME...MOT...LOC 2046Z 242DEG 3KT 3509 7610

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

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