Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued May 31 at 7:14PM EDT until May 31 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 31, 2025 - 4:14pm
Expires:
May 31, 2025 - 5:15pm
Description:
SMWMHX
The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Neuse and Bay Rivers...
* Until 815 PM EDT.
* At 713 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 8 nm west of Blounts Bay to 21 nm west of The
Vicinity Of Trent River, moving southeast at 35 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 50 knots.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Boats could suffer significant structural damage in high
winds. Small craft could capsize in 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, The Vicinity Of Adams Creek,
The Vicinity Of Trent River, and The Vicinity Of South River.
Instruction:
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.
Area Description:
Neuse and Bay Rivers
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC