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weather NWS severe S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM; S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM September 5, 2026 at 8:24 PM

Special Marine Warning

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The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for... S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM... S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM...

* Until 530 PM EDT.

* At 424 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Harkers Island to 9 nm southwest of The Vicinity Of Slocum Creek, moving south at 15 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots and small hail.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Small craft co

Local conditions in S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM; S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM 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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