Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
853 AM EST Tue Dec 2 2025

NCZ196-204-205-021430-
Hatteras Island NC-Ocracoke Island NC-East Carteret NC-
853 AM EST Tue Dec 2 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN HYDE AND
NORTHEASTERN CARTERET COUNTIES THROUGH 930 AM EST...

At 853 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Hatteras Ferry Terminal, or 12 miles west of
Frisco, moving north at 50 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...
Ocracoke Lighthouse and Ocracoke Ferry Terminal.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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 3508 7576 3497 7602 3497 7603 3520 7602
      3521 7597 3522 7597 3527 7576
TIME...MOT...LOC 1353Z 191DEG 44KT 3526 7584

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

$$

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