Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
895 FZUS72 KMHX 131733 MWSMHX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 133 PM EDT Sat Jul 13 2024 AMZ131-230-131830- 133 PM EDT Sat Jul 13 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Albemarle Sound... Alligator River... At 133 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 7 nm south of Albemarle Sound, moving northeast at 25 knots. Locations impacted include... Highway 94 Bridge, Albemarle Sound, Bull Bay/scuppernong River, The Mouth Of The Perquimans River, and The Center Of The Albemarle Sound. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. This a strong thunderstorm will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning may eventually be required when this storm reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before the storm arrives. && LAT...LON 3616 7591 3614 7589 3614 7587 3612 7586 3574 7641 3590 7666 3601 7655 3601 7651 3602 7646 3607 7641 3608 7641 3609 7632 3611 7627 3610 7622 3612 7617 3612 7611 3614 7610 3615 7606 3615 7600 3618 7600 $$ Simms