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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
339 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

AMZ154-156-184-186-082015-
339 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...
  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...
  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...

At 339 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from 6 nm north of Hatteras Village to
7 nm southeast of Swanquarter, moving southeast at 10 knots.

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 these storms pass.

This strong thunderstorms will likely produce winds in excess of 34
knots, and is likely to pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special
marine warning will likely be required when these storms reach the
nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before
these storms arrive.

Intense lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.

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LAT...LON 3513 7521 3496 7536 3485 7570 3508 7599
      3513 7591 3519 7571 3523 7557

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