Special Marine Warning
N
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
⏳ In force until Sat 14 Nov, 10:00 📍 Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 … (approximate) 🕑 17 min ago
For the following areas... Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM... At 137 AM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located 32 nm southeast of 14 Buoy, moving east at 35 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds …
📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
Official alert linked
▾
📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
⚠
SeveritySevere
⏱
UrgencyImmediate
❓
CertaintyLikely
EventSpecial Marine Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaWaters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM
Issuing authorityNWS Newport/Morehead City NC
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-14T01:38:00-05:00
Effective2026-11-14T01:38:00-05:00
Onset2026-11-14T01:38:00-05:00
Expires2026-11-14T02:00:00-05:00
📋 Official instructions
Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots, small hail, high waves, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain are possible with this storm.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.56b7f5ca4d16990e481b29a0e1856e68efabd166.001.1
Message typeUpdate
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.012622f70df1ddae8b3c39562278b3d1629b8f01.001.1
ⓘ CAP fields populate when an official alert is linked.
🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots, small hail, high waves, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain are possible with this storm.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- For the following areas...
- Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM...
- Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM...
- At 137 AM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located 32 nm southeast of 14 Buoy, moving east at 35 knots.
- HAZARD...Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots and small hail.
- SOURCE...Radar indicated.
- IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds …
ⓘ News summary · read the original report for full context.
📰 More news
- Flood WarningFlood WarningMaricopa, AZ; Yuma, AZ ·
- Flood WarningFlood WarningMcMullen, TX ·
- Flood WarningFlood WarningSeminole, FL ·
- Flood WarningFlood WarningSeminole, FL ·
- Flood WarningFlood WarningBrevard, FL ·
- Evacuation ImmediateEvacuation ImmediatePeoria, IL ·