Special Marine Warning for Pamlico Sound
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Pamlico Sound
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- Severe
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What is happening
For the following areas... Pamlico Sound... At 353 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 7 nm west of Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, or 10 nm southwest of Oregon Inlet. The severe thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots....
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
For the following areas... Pamlico Sound... At 353 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 7 nm west of Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, or 10 nm southwest of Oregon Inlet. The severe thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and Rodanthe.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Update
Special Marine Warning issued August 10 at 3:53PM EDT until August 10 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Official revision - Alert
Special Marine Warning issued August 10 at 3:41PM EDT until August 10 at 4:45PM 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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