Special Marine Warning for Albemarle Sound
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Albemarle Sound
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- Severe
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What is happening
SMWMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Albemarle Sound... * Until 530 PM EDT. * At 516 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near The Mouth Of The Perquimans River, moving southeast at 15 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind...
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
SMWMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Albemarle Sound... * Until 530 PM EDT. * At 516 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near The Mouth Of The Perquimans River, moving southeast at 15 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts 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 Perquimans River and Bull Bay/scuppernong River.
Lifecycle record
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- Alert
Special Marine Warning issued August 18 at 5:16PM EDT until August 18 at 5:30PM 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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