Marine Weather Statement for Pamlico Sound
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Pamlico Sound
- Effective
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- Official severity
- Minor
- Official urgency
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- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
The areas affected include... Pamlico Sound... At 336 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 7 nm west of Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, or 10 nm southwest of Oregon Inlet, moving east at 10 knots.
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. This a strong thunderstorm will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning may eventually be required when this storm reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before the storm arrives.
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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 10 at 3:37PM 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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