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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: 8:15 PM Apr. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Neuse and Bay Rivers... * Until 515 PM EDT. * At 415 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 14 nm south of Blounts Bay to The Vicinity Of Trent River to 14 nm west of The Vicinity Of Slocum Creek, moving east at 20 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... The Vicinity Of Slocum Creek, The Vicinity Of Hancock Creek, The Vicinity Of Clubfoot Creek, Oriental, Mid Point Of Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach Ferry Terminal, and The Vicinity Of Trent River. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. Wind gusts 34 knots or greater, high waves, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain are possible with these storms. && HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...>34KTS
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:40 PM Apr. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River, and Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening. * 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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