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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 8:25 PM Apr. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON... NORTHEASTERN CRAVEN...HYDE...DARE...EASTERN BEAUFORT...TYRRELL AND NORTHERN PAMLICO COUNTIES THROUGH 530 PM EDT... At 425 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles north of Columbia to near Edward. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Belhaven, Sladesville, Killkenny, Ransomville, Manns Harbor, Ponzer, Swindell Fork, Scranton, Gull Rock, Alligator, Gum Neck, Kilkenny, Fairfield, Mashoes, Manteo, New Holland, Pamlico Beach, Lowland, Columbia, and East Lake. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
Special Marine Warning
Issued: 8:20 PM Apr. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Albemarle Sound... Alligator River... Croatan and Roanoke Sounds... S of Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet NC out to 20 nm... * Until 515 PM EDT. * At 419 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Currituck Sound to The Center Of The Albemarle Sound to near Bull Bay/scuppernong River, moving east at 30 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, The Center Of The Albemarle Sound, The Center Of Croatan Sound, The Mouth Of The Perquimans River, Alligator River Bridge, Albemarle Sound, Nags Head, The Vicinity Of Mashoes, The Center Of Roanoke Sound, Bull Bay/scuppernong River, Duck, and The Mouth Of The Alligator River. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. Wind gusts to 40 knots, high waves, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain are possible with these storms. && HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...40KTS
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:40 PM Apr. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt, turning northerly early Monday, and seas 4 to 5 ft occasional 6 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 11 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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