SMWMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Special Marine Warning for. Croatan and Roanoke Sounds. Pamlico Sound. S of Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet NC out to 20 nm. S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras NC out to 20 nm. * Until 330 PM EDT. * At 305 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near The Center Of Croatan Sound. The strong thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD. Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail. SOURCE. Radar. IMPACT. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include. The Center Of Roanoke Sound, Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon Inlet, and Kill Devil Hills.

A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas. Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. Currituck Sound. At 219 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over Currituck Sound. The thunderstorm was nearly stationary.