First published 9/18/2026, 10:59:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 10:59:15 PM

NWS Special Weather Statement — Newport/Morehead City, NC (issued Sep 18, 2026)

National Weather Service office Newport/Morehead City NC issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-18 at 22:44Z (6:44 PM EDT). The statement indicates a weather situation of local concern for the Newport/Morehead City service area; details of the hazard and impacts are not included in the supplied source fields.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 3/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 5/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Weather Statements are used to notify the public about notable or potentially hazardous weather that may affect safety, property, or travel in the forecast area. Local residents and travelers in the Newport/Morehead City area should review the full message from the NWS for specifics and take precautions if warranted.

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Sources

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:44PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

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