Special Marine Warning Issued for NC Coastal Waters
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NWS Newport/Morehead City NC has issued a Special Marine Warning for waters from Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM due to a strong thunderstorm.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- North Carolina Coastal Waters
- Issued
- August 15, 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 15 at 3:28AM EDT until August 15 at 4:15AM EDT.
Affected Areas
Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Expected Conditions
At 3:28 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 38 nm east of South Tower, moving southeast at 30 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts to 40 knots. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 3:28AM EDT to 4:15AM EDT on August 15.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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