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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
330 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
NCZ204-082030-
Ocracoke Island NC-
330 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN HYDE COUNTY THROUGH
430 PM EDT...

At 330 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northeast of Ocracoke Ferry Terminal, or 15 miles west of
Frisco, moving south 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...
Ocracoke Lighthouse and Ocracoke Ferry Terminal.

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 3502 7600 3519 7603 3525 7585 3527 7580
      3512 7572
TIME...MOT...LOC 1930Z 337DEG 12KT 3526 7590 

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

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