A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC. The warning is in effect for specific areas off the coast of North Carolina, including waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet and from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras. The warning was prompted by a strong thunderstorm located northeast of Diamond Shoals. The affected areas are defined by their distance from the shore, with warnings issued for areas out to 20 NM and from 20 to 60 NM. The warning indicates a potentially hazardous marine condition, but its duration is relatively short, expiring at 2:45AM EDT.

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