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Special Marine Warning issued September 5 at 4:10PM EDT until September 5
Affecting S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM; S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM
In effect until: Sep 5, 2026, 9:00 PM
S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM; S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM
Likely impact; effects through 9:00 PM.
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
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SMWMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM... S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM... * Until 500 PM EDT. * At 410 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located over The Vicinity Of Davis, or 7 nm northeast of Harkers Island. The severe thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots. 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 Vicinity Of Davis.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™