Special Marine Warning for Waters Off Cape Hatteras to Cape Lookout NC
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NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued a Special Marine Warning for marine zones from Cape Hatteras to Cape Lookout due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Waters off Cape Hatteras to Cape Lookout NC
- Issued
- August 24, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City NC. The alert is effective from August 24, 2026 at 4:37 AM EDT until August 24, 2026 at 5:30 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers:
- S of Cape Hatteras NC to Ocracoke Inlet NC out to 20 NM
- S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM
- Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM
- Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM
What You Should Do
Seek safe harbor immediately. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas.
Expected Conditions
At 4:37 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 18 nm east of Atlas Tanker, moving northeast at 10 knots. Hazard includes waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
Timeline
The alert is in effect until 5:30 AM EDT on August 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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