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
- Applies to
- 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 1230 AM EDT. * At 1106 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 1230 AM EDT. * At 1106 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near The Mouth Of The Alligator River, moving east at 15 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... Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Mashoes, Ar140, Ar130, Roanoke Sound, Croatan Sound, Ar145, Alligator River Bridge, and The Alligator River.
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Special Marine Warning issued July 28 at 11:06PM EDT until July 29 at 12:30AM 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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