Special Marine Warning Issued for Pamlico Sound NC Waters
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NWS Newport/Morehead City has issued a Special Marine Warning for Pamlico Sound and adjacent coastal waters due to a severe thunderstorm producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Pamlico Sound, North Carolina
- Issued
- August 21, 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 21, 2026 at 3:56 PM EDT until August 21, 2026 at 4:45 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Pamlico Sound; S of Cape Hatteras NC to Ocracoke Inlet NC out to 20 NM; and S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM. Locations impacted include Ar255, Ocracoke, Ar250, Ocracoke Inlet, and The Center Of The Pamlico Sound.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Seek safe harbor immediately. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or the National Weather Service.
Expected Conditions
A severe thunderstorm producing waterspouts was located 7 nm northeast of The Vicinity Of Cedar Island, or 9 nm northeast of Cedar Island, and was nearly stationary. Hazards include waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 3:56 PM EDT to 4:45 PM EDT on August 21, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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