Special Marine Warning Issued for Pamlico Sound and Neuse Rivers
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NWS Newport/Morehead City NC has issued a Special Marine Warning for Pamlico Sound, Neuse and Bay Rivers, and coastal waters south of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout out to 20 NM until 4:00 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern North Carolina
- Issued
- August 24, 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 24 at 2:58 PM EDT until August 24 at 4:00 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Pamlico Sound; Neuse and Bay Rivers; and waters south of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM. Locations impacted include the Vicinity of Slocum Creek, Clubfoot Creek, Drum Inlet, Oriental, the Mouth of the Neuse River, Mid Point of Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach Ferry Terminal, Adams Creek, Cedar Island, Atlantic, Hancock Creek, South River, and Cedar Island.
What You Should Do
Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. If caught on the open water, stay below deck if possible and keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts, wind gusts to nearly 50 knots, small hail, high waves, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain are possible. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 2:58 PM EDT to 4:00 PM EDT on August 24, 2026.
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