For the following areas... Pamlico Sound...
At 624 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near The Mouth Of The Pamlico River, moving east at 5 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.