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Special Marine Warning issued September 4 at 5:17PM EDT until September 4
Affecting Alligator River; Albemarle Sound; Croatan and Roanoke Sounds
In effect until: Sep 4, 2026, 10:00 PM
Alligator River; Albemarle Sound; Croatan and Roanoke Sounds
Likely impact; effects through 10:00 PM.
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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SMWMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Albemarle Sound... Alligator River... Croatan and Roanoke Sounds... * Until 600 PM EDT. * At 517 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near The Center Of Croatan Sound, moving southeast at 10 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... The Center Of Roanoke Sound, The Center Of Croatan Sound, Nags Head, and Kill Devil Hills.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™