Special Marine Warning for Alligator River; Albemarle Sound
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Albemarle Sound, Alligator River
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What is happening
SMWMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Albemarle Sound... Alligator River... * Until 1215 AM EDT. * At 1112 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near The Mouth Of The Perquimans River, moving east at 20 knots....
What the bulletin says to do
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
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Bulletin details
SMWMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Albemarle Sound... Alligator River... * Until 1215 AM EDT. * At 1112 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near The Mouth Of The Perquimans River, moving east at 20 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... The Mouth Of The Perquimans River and The Center Of The Albemarle Sound.
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- Alert
Special Marine Warning issued July 28 at 11:12PM EDT until July 29 at 12:15AM 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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