Special Marine Warning issued August 15 at 8:41PM EDT until August 15 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

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... Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM... * Until 945 PM EDT. * At 841 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Atlas Tanker, moving south at 25 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... Atlas Tanker.

What to do: Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Wind gusts 34 knots or greater, small hail, high waves, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain are possible with this storm. Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.

Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC; in effect until Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:45:00 GMT.

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

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