Special Marine Warning for Alligator River; S of Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet NC out to 20 NM; Albemarle Sound +1 more
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What you need to know
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- Albemarle Sound, Alligator River, Croatan and Roanoke Sounds, S of Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet NC out to 20 NM
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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... S of Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet NC out to 20 NM... * Until 1115 PM EDT. * At 945 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing...
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. Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. 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... Croatan and Roanoke Sounds... S of Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet NC out to 20 NM... * Until 1115 PM EDT. * At 945 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located over The Center Of The Albemarle Sound, or near The Mouth Of The Alligator River, moving east at 20 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. 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... Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Albemarle Sound, Croatan Sound, The Mouth Of The Perquimans River, Alligator River Bridge, Nags Head, Mashoes, Ar140, Ar130, Oregon Inlet, Roanoke Sound, Bull Bay/Scuppernong River, Duck, and The Alligator River.
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Special Marine Warning issued July 28 at 9:46PM EDT until July 28 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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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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