Special Marine Warning Issued for Pamlico Sound
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NWS Newport/Morehead City NC has issued a Special Marine Warning for Pamlico Sound until 2:15 AM EDT due to severe thunderstorms with wind gusts over 50 knots.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Pamlico Sound, North Carolina
- Issued
- August 19, 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 19, 2026 at 1:44 AM EDT until August 19, 2026 at 2:15 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Pamlico Sound, including locations such as Cape Hatteras and Hatteras Village. Severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 nm south of Rodanthe to 12 nm northeast of Hatteras Village to Cape Hatteras.
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
Wind gusts in excess of 50 knots are expected, with a 53 knot wind gust reported at the Pamlico Sound WeatherFlow station. High waves, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain are possible.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 1:44 AM EDT to 2:15 AM EDT on August 19, 2026. The storms are moving east at 20 knots.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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