Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued September 30 at 11:57PM EDT until October 1 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 30, 2024 - 8:57pm
Expires:
September 30, 2024 - 9:30pm
Description:
SMWMHX
The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Pamlico Sound...
* Until 1230 AM EDT.
* At 1157 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located near The Mouth Of The Pamlico River, moving
east at 15 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly
higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
* Locations impacted include...
Swanquarter.
Instruction:
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily
overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor
immediately.
Area Description:
Pamlico Sound
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC