Special Marine Warning for Pamlico Sound; Neuse and Bay Rivers
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What you need to know
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- Neuse and Bay Rivers, Pamlico Sound
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What is happening
SMWMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Neuse and Bay Rivers... Pamlico Sound... * Until 930 AM EDT. * At 822 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near The Mouth Of The Neuse River, moving east at 5 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts...
What the bulletin says to do
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
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Bulletin details
SMWMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Neuse and Bay Rivers... Pamlico Sound... * Until 930 AM EDT. * At 822 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near The Mouth Of The Neuse River, moving east at 5 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... The Mouth Of The Neuse River and Hobucken.
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Special Marine Warning issued August 29 at 8:23AM EDT until August 29 at 9:30AM 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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