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Special Marine Warning issued September 13 at 4:59PM EDT until September 13

Affecting Pamlico Sound

In effect until: Sep 13, 2026, 10:00 PM

Pamlico Sound

Likely impact; effects through 10:00 PM.

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.

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The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Pamlico Sound...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 459 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located near Engelhard, moving east at 10 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...
Pamlico Sound.

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Special Marine Warning issued September 13 at 4:59PM EDT until September 13

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