Special Marine Warning for NC Coastal Waters Until 11 AM EDT
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NWS Newport/Morehead City NC has issued a Special Marine Warning for waters off the North Carolina coast due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- North Carolina Coastal Waters
- Issued
- August 23, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Alert Details
Special Marine Warning issued by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC. Effective from 10:15 AM EDT to 11:00 AM EDT on August 23, 2026.
Affected Areas
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Expected Conditions
At 10:14 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 30 nm southeast of 14 Buoy, moving east at 20 knots. Hazards include waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 10:15 AM EDT until 11:00 AM EDT on August 23, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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