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Special Marine Warning for Pamlico Sound; S of Cape Hatteras NC to Ocracoke Inlet NC out to 20 NM; S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM

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For the following areas... Pamlico Sound... S of Cape Hatteras NC to Ocracoke Inlet NC out to 20 NM... S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM... At 535 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near Ocracoke Inlet. The severe thunderstorm was nearly stationary....

What the bulletin says to do

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately. Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or the National Weather Service.

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For the following areas... Pamlico Sound... S of Cape Hatteras NC to Ocracoke Inlet NC out to 20 NM... S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM... At 535 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near Ocracoke Inlet. The severe thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Public. 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... Hatteras Village, Hatteras Inlet, Ar230, eastern Pamlico Sound, and Ar220.

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    Special Marine Warning issued August 21 at 5:35PM EDT until August 21 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

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  2. Alert

    Special Marine Warning issued August 21 at 4:44PM EDT until August 21 at 5:45PM 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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