Pantego Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Pantego.

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Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 5:34AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Areas of fog have developed over the northern Coastal Plain of central North Carolina. While widespread dense fog is not currently anticipated, motorists may experience reduced visibilities of a quarter mile or less at times, especially in low lying areas along Interstate 95 and the US-64 corridor. Visibilities should improve by 9 AM this morning. If driving this morning, make sure to allow extra driving time to reach your destination. Reduce driving speeds, increase following distances, and use only low beam headlights.

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 10 at 4:19AM EDT until April 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Core Banks beaches (from Cape Lookout north). * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 8:15 AM and 8:15 PM Friday.

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 10 at 4:19AM EDT until April 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 8:15 AM and 8:15 PM Friday.

Rip Current Statement issued April 10 at 2:24AM EDT until April 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and moderate north to south longshore currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.