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FZUS72 KMHX 212135
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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
535 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

AMZ135-154-156-212145-
/O.CON.KMHX.MA.W.0321.000000T0000Z-260821T2145Z/
535 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT...

For the following areas...
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...

At 535 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of 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, Hatteras Inlet, Ar230, eastern Pamlico Sound, and
Ar220.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or the National Weather
Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3537 7558 3491 7572 3497 7599 3526 7596
TIME...MOT...LOC 2135Z 242DEG 3KT 3511 7605

WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...40KTS

$$

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