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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
923 AM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

NCZ195-199-041530-
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
Including the cities of Morehead City, Newport, Atlantic Beach,
Emerald Isle, Stella, Swansboro, Sneads Ferry,
and North Topsail Beach
923 AM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...SIGNIFICANT REDUCTIONS TO VISIBILITY DUE TO SMOKE THIS MORNING...

Smoke from ongoing fires in the area has led to areas of
significant reductions in visibility across parts of western
Carteret County and coastal Onslow County. There have been
multiple reports of accidents in these areas, and drivers are
encouraged to slow down and allow extra time to reach their
destination this morning. This will impact portions of Highway 58
and Highway 24.

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Martin