Special Marine Warning for Pamlico Sound
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Pamlico Sound
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What is happening
SMWMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Pamlico Sound... * Until 545 AM EDT. * At 448 AM EDT, a shower capable of producing waterspouts was located 7 nm southeast of Swanquarter, moving northeast at 15 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or...
What the bulletin says to do
Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately. 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... Pamlico Sound... * Until 545 AM EDT. * At 448 AM EDT, a shower capable of producing waterspouts was located 7 nm southeast of Swanquarter, moving northeast at 15 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Engelhard.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Marine Warning issued July 24 at 4:48AM EDT until July 24 at 5:45AM 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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