Special Marine Warning for Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM
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- Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
For the following areas... Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM... At 330 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 22 nm southeast of Ar250, or 28 nm east of Atlas Tanker, moving northeast...
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. Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
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Bulletin details
For the following areas... Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM... At 330 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 22 nm southeast of Ar250, or 28 nm east of Atlas Tanker, moving northeast at 10 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. The severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
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Special Marine Warning issued August 24 at 3:31AM EDT until August 24 at 3:45AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Official revision - Alert
Special Marine Warning issued August 24 at 2:40AM EDT until August 24 at 3:45AM 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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