Special Marine Warning Issued for Neuse and Bay Rivers
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NWS Newport/Morehead City NC has issued a Special Marine Warning for the Neuse and Bay Rivers until 11:15 AM EDT due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Neuse and Bay Rivers, North Carolina
- 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 10:12 AM EDT until August 24, 2026 at 11:15 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Neuse and Bay Rivers. Locations impacted include the Vicinity Of Slocum Creek, the Vicinity Of Hancock Creek, the Vicinity Of Clubfoot Creek, Oriental, Mid Point Of Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach Ferry Terminal, and the Vicinity Of Adams Creek.
What You Should Do
Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
Expected Conditions
At 10:12 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near The Vicinity Of Slocum Creek, or 15 nm west of Oriental, moving east at 15 knots. Hazards include waterspouts, wind gusts to 40 knots, and small hail.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 10:12 AM EDT to 11:15 AM EDT on August 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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