FROM: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
AREA: Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM
SENT: 2026-07-13T07:05:00-04:00
Special Marine Warning issued July 13 at 7:05AM EDT until July 13 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
SMWMHX
The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for…
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM…
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM…
* Until 800 AM EDT.
* At 704 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located 47 nm southeast of Monitor Marine
Sanctuary, moving south at 5 knots.
HAZARD…Waterspouts.
SOURCE…Radar.
IMPACT…Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous seas.
* The severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
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.
Alert Expiration: 2026-07-13T08:00:00-04:00
⚠️ This alert has been CANCELLED by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC.
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