Special Marine Warning for Alligator River; Albemarle Sound; Croatan and Roanoke Sounds
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Albemarle Sound, Alligator River, Croatan and Roanoke Sounds
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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... Croatan and Roanoke Sounds... * Until 615 PM EDT. * At 514 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near The Center Of Croatan Sound, moving northeast at 15 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts...
What the bulletin says to do
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
Full official description
Bulletin details
SMWMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Albemarle Sound... Alligator River... Croatan and Roanoke Sounds... * Until 615 PM EDT. * At 514 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near The Center Of Croatan Sound, moving northeast at 15 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 50 knots and large hail. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Boats could suffer significant structural damage in high winds and hail. Small craft could capsize in suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... The Center Of Roanoke Sound, The Center Of Croatan Sound, Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and The Vicinity Of Mashoes.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Marine Warning issued August 10 at 5:15PM EDT until August 10 at 6:15PM 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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