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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
515 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

NCZ081-152145-
Mainland Hyde NC-
515 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL HYDE COUNTY THROUGH 545
PM EDT...

At 515 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout over Swindell Fork, or 30 miles
north of Cedar Island, moving south at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
         could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
         objects.

Locations impacted include...
Swindell Fork, Gull Rock, New Holland, and Swan Quarter Ferry
Terminal.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3547 7633 3550 7612 3536 7608 3532 7621
      3535 7633
TIME...MOT...LOC 2115Z 343DEG 13KT 3545 7629

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

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