Special Marine Warning for Pamlico Sound; Pamlico and Pungo Rivers
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What you need to know
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- Pamlico Sound, Pamlico and Pungo Rivers
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What is happening
SMWMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Pamlico Sound... Pamlico and Pungo Rivers... * Until 615 PM EDT. * At 544 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near The Vicinity Of Slades Creek, or near The Mouth Of The Pamlico River,...
What the bulletin says to do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. 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... Pamlico Sound... Pamlico and Pungo Rivers... * Until 615 PM EDT. * At 544 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near The Vicinity Of Slades Creek, or near The Mouth Of The Pamlico River, moving south at 15 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts possible 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 Pamlico River.
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Special Marine Warning issued August 15 at 5:44PM EDT until August 15 at 6:15PM 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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