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Special Marine Warning issued September 4 at 2:50PM EDT until September 4

Affecting Currituck Sound

In effect until: Sep 4, 2026, 7:30 PM

Currituck Sound

Likely impact; effects through 7:30 PM.

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

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The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Currituck Sound...

* Until 330 PM EDT.

* At 250 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 15 nm west of Knotts Island Bay to near Deal Island,
moving southeast at 15 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail.

SOURCE...Radar.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Currituck Beach Light, Knotts Island Bay, and Deal Island.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Special Marine Warning issued September 4 at 2:50PM EDT until September 4

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