708 WWUS82 KMHX 192045 SPSMHX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 445 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2019 NCZ203-205-192145- Hatteras Island-Northern Outer Banks- 445 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2019 ...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT EAST CENTRAL DARE COUNTY... At 444 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 miles east of Outer Banks Fishing Pier to near Stumpy Point. Movement was east at 25 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with these storms. Locations impacted include... Nags Head, Whalebone, Bodie Island Lighthouse and Outer Banks Fishing Pier. 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. Strong winds are capable of knocking down small trees and blowing around trash cans, potted plants, lawn furniture and other light outdoor objects. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They can relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Newport. LAT...LON 3584 7549 3560 7544 3560 7549 3575 7554 3595 7565 3596 7560 TIME...MOT...LOC 2044Z 267DEG 20KT 3591 7538 3574 7566 $$ DAG