Special Weather Statement for Hatteras Island
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Hatteras Island
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- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
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- Observed
What is happening
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...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
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.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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