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Special Marine Warning
Issued: 12:40 AM Jul. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... 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... S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras NC out to 20 nm... * Until 945 PM EDT. * At 839 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near The Center Of The Pamlico Sound, or 7 nm southwest of Pamlico Sound, moving southeast at 25 knots. Gusty winds associated with thunderstorm outflow may precede these storms. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...A weather station in the Pamlico Sound measured a 44 knot wind gust at 816 PM. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Cape Hatteras, Engelhard, Hatteras Inlet, Ocracoke Inlet, Pamlico Sound, Ar225, Hatteras Village, Ar230, Swanquarter, Ar220, Ocracoke, The Center Of The Pamlico Sound, and Ar250. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. && HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...40KTS
Heat Advisory
Issued: 5:08 PM Jul. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. &&
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