Marine warning issued for waterspouts and storms near Norfolk


Audio|Source: KHB37 NOAA Weather Radio 162.55 Norfolk
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Transcript:
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a special marine warning for coastal waters from North Carolina, Virginia border to Curric Beach Light, North Carolina out 20 nautical miles Curric Sound, until 3.15 p.m. At 207 p.m. Severe thunderstorm capable of producing water spouts was located near Deal Island, moving southeast at 10 knots. Hazard, water spouts and wind gusts to 40 knots. Source, radar. Impact, water spouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. Locations intact that include Curric Beach Light, Nuts Island Bay, Deal Island, and Curric Beach. Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Water spouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
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Norfolk, VA
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