Special Marine Warning for Neuse and Bay Rivers: 50-Knot Wind Gusts Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Special Marine Warning is in effect for the Neuse and Bay Rivers until 3:30 PM EDT as strong thunderstorms move through the region, posing a threat to small craft.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern North Carolina
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Newport
Marine notices apply to named waters or shoreline zones. They may not describe conditions on land, even when the nearest place name is the same.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Eastern North Carolina.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City NC has issued a Special Marine Warning (NWS Alert Code: MAW) for the Neuse and Bay Rivers. This alert is in response to strong thunderstorms detected by radar moving through the coastal region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Neuse and Bay Rivers. Specific locations impacted include:
- Oriental
- Hobucken
- The Mouth Of The Neuse River
- Mid Point Of Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach Ferry Terminal
- Vicinities of Slocum Creek, Hancock Creek, Clubfoot Creek, Adams Creek, Trent River, and South River.
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to move to safe harbor immediately. The expected gusty winds and high waves pose a significant risk to small craft, which could be damaged or capsized in these conditions. Avoid remaining on the water until the storm line has passed.
Expected Conditions
At 1:57 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was located extending from 16 nm southwest of Blounts Bay to 21 nm west of the Trent River vicinity, moving east at 30 knots.
- Hazard: Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots.
- Impact: Suddenly higher waves and briefly higher winds capable of damaging small craft.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 1:58 PM EDT on March 12, 2026, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 3:30 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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