Special Marine Warning for Neuse River and Pamlico Sound
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A Special Marine Warning is in effect for Pamlico Sound and the Neuse and Bay Rivers until 5:15 PM EDT due to a strong thunderstorm producing 40-knot winds.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern North Carolina
- Issued
- September 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City NC. The alert is effective from 3:49 PM EDT on September 14, 2026, until 5:15 PM EDT on September 14, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Pamlico Sound and Neuse and Bay Rivers. Locations impacted include the Vicinity of Hancock Creek, the Vicinity of Slocum Creek, the Vicinity of Clubfoot Creek, Oriental, Mid Point of Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach Ferry Terminal, the Mouth of the Neuse River, the Vicinity of Adams Creek, and the Vicinity of South River.
What You Should Do
Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
Expected Conditions
At 3:49 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near the Mouth of the Neuse River, moving southwest at 15 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts to 40 knots. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. Wind gusts to 40 knots, high waves, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain are possible.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 3:49 PM EDT until 5:15 PM EDT on September 14, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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