Special Marine Warning issued August 15 at 3:28AM EDT until August 15 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

SMWMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM... * Until 415 AM EDT. * At 328 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 38 nm east of South Tower, moving southeast at 30 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.

What to do: Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC; in effect until Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:15:00 GMT.

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

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