Special Marine Warning Issued for Pamlico Sound and Cape Hatteras Waters
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NWS Newport/Morehead City has issued a Special Marine Warning for Pamlico Sound and adjacent coastal waters until 2:30 AM EDT due to a strong thunderstorm producing wind gusts to 40 knots.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Pamlico Sound and Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
- Issued
- August 4, 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 August 4 at 1:33 AM EDT until August 4 at 2:30 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Pamlico Sound; S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras NC out to 20 NM; and S of Cape Hatteras NC to Ocracoke Inlet NC out to 20 NM. Locations impacted include Cape Hatteras and areas near Hatteras Village.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Expected Conditions
At 1:33 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Hatteras Village, or near Cape Hatteras, moving northeast at 15 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts to 40 knots. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 1:33 AM EDT to 2:30 AM EDT on August 4, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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