Special Marine Warning

SMWMHX

The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for... Neuse and Bay Rivers...

* Until 1115 AM EDT.

* At 1012 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near The Vicinity Of Slocum Creek, or 15 nm west of Oriental, moving east at 15 knots.

HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts to 40 knots, and small hail.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.

* Locations impacted include... The Vicinity Of Slocum Creek, The Vicinity Of Hancock Creek, The Vicinity Of Clubfoot Creek, Oriental, Mid Point Of Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach Ferry Terminal, and The Vicinity Of Adams Creek.