Special Marine Warning Issued for Pamlico Sound NC
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NWS has issued a Special Marine Warning for Pamlico Sound and waters south of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras out to 20 NM until 3:15 AM EDT.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Pamlico Sound, 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, 2026 at 2:22 AM EDT until August 4, 2026 at 3:15 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Pamlico Sound and the area south of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras NC out to 20 NM. Locations impacted include Rodanthe.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Seek safe harbor immediately.
Expected Conditions
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 11 nm east of Pamlico Sound, moving northeast at 10 knots. Hazards include waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 2:22 AM EDT until 3:15 AM EDT on August 4, 2026.
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