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Special Marine Warning issued September 5 at 7:54PM EDT until September 5

Affecting Pamlico and Pungo Rivers

In effect until: Sep 6, 2026, 12:30 AM

Pamlico and Pungo Rivers

Likely impact; effects through 12:30 AM.

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. 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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The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers...

* Until 830 PM EDT.

* At 754 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over The Vicinity
Of Pamlico Beach, or 8 nm southeast of Bath, moving southeast at 20
knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.

* Locations impacted include...
Mid Point Of South Creek and The Vicinity Of Pamlico Beach.

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Special Marine Warning issued September 5 at 7:54PM EDT until September 5

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