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 516 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near The Mouth Of The Pamlico River to 7 nm southeast of Swanquarter, moving...
What the bulletin says to do
Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. Wind gusts to 40 knots, small hail, high waves, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain are possible with these storms. Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
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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 516 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near The Mouth Of The Pamlico River to 7 nm southeast of Swanquarter, moving southeast at 10 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots and small hail. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... The Mouth Of The Pamlico River.
Lifecycle record
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Special Marine Warning issued September 5 at 5:16PM EDT until September 5 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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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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