Special Marine Warning for Neuse and Bay Rivers
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Neuse and Bay Rivers
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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... * Until 630 PM EDT. * At 532 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near The Vicinity Of Slocum Creek, or 15 nm west of Oriental, moving northeast at 15 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots....
What the bulletin says to do
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
Full official description
Bulletin details
SMWMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Neuse and Bay Rivers... * Until 630 PM EDT. * At 532 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near The Vicinity Of Slocum Creek, or 15 nm west of Oriental, moving northeast at 15 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... The Vicinity Of Hancock Creek, The Vicinity Of Slocum Creek, The Vicinity Of Clubfoot Creek, Oriental, Mid Point Of Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach Ferry Terminal, The Vicinity Of Adams Creek, and The Vicinity Of South River.
Lifecycle record
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- Alert
Special Marine Warning issued September 5 at 5:32PM EDT until September 5 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Official revision
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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