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 815 PM EDT. * At 643 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Highway 94 Bridge, or near Albemarle Sound, moving east at 15 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots and small...
What the bulletin says to do
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or the National Weather Service.
Full official description
Bulletin details
SMWMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Albemarle Sound... Alligator River... * Until 815 PM EDT. * At 643 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Highway 94 Bridge, or near Albemarle Sound, moving east at 15 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots and small hail. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Albemarle Sound, Highway 94 Bridge, Bull Bay/Scuppernong River, The Mouth Of The Perquimans River, Alligator River Bridge, Alligator River, and Edenton.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Marine Warning issued August 10 at 6:44PM EDT until August 10 at 8:15PM 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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