Special Marine Warning issued August 15 at 6:01PM EDT until August 15 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

SMWMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Pamlico Sound... * Until 630 PM EDT. * At 600 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 10 nm west of The Center Of The Pamlico Sound, or 12 nm northwest of Ocracoke Inlet, moving south at 20 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... Ocracoke.

What to do: 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.

Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC; in effect until Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT.

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA). Factual summary of a public release; not financial advice.

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