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Air temp
85°F
L:75H:90
Feels like 92°
Wind
NE
13
MPH
Moderate breeze14 mph gusts
Air Pressure
1016mb
Normal
Visibility
10.7 mi
Perfectly clear
2 Active Notices
Fri 4:44 PM → Fri 5:45 PM EDT
SMWMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Pamlico Sound... S of Cape Hatteras NC to Ocracoke Inlet NC out to 20 NM... S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM... * Until 545 PM EDT. * At 443 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm producing waterspouts was located near Ocracoke Inlet. The severe thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Public. 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... Hatteras Village, Ar250, Hatteras Inlet, Ar230, Ocracoke Inlet, Ar220, Ar255, Ocracoke, and The Center Of The Pamlico Sound.
Recommendations
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately. Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
Fri 4:47 PM → Fri 5:15 PM EDT
At 446 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of producing a waterspout over Portsmouth Village, or 13 miles northeast of Cedar Island. These storms were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Frisco, Portsmouth Village, Ocracoke Light House, Hatteras Ferry Terminal, Ocracoke Ferry Terminal, and Ocracoke Lighthouse.
Recommendations
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
