Severe Severe Storm ● Closed

Special Marine Warning — 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; Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 6

Event time: Last updated: Sep 6, 2026 United States
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Special Marine Warning issued July 30 at 2:40AM EDT until July 30 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Measurements

Coordinates34.1760, -76.5100
RegionS 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; Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC fr
Expires2026-07-30T03:30:00-04:00
Nws UrgencyImmediate
Nws CertaintyLikely

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