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weather NWS severe Alligator River; Pamlico Sound; Pamlico and Pungo Rivers; Croatan and Roanoke Sounds July 29, 2026 at 3:23 AM

Special Marine Warning

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The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for... Alligator River... Croatan and Roanoke Sounds... Pamlico Sound... Pamlico and Pungo Rivers...

* Until 100 AM EDT.

* At 1123 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from 7 nm northwest of The Vicinity Of Gum Neck to 6 nm southeast of Crabtree Bay to near The Vicinity Of Bath Creek, moving east at 30 knots.

HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to

Local conditions in Alligator River; Pamlico Sound; Pamlico and Pungo Rivers; Croatan and Roanoke Sounds may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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