Wind Advisory issued March 5 at 2:28AM EST until March 5 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Beaufort, Duplin, Greene, Inland Onslow, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Northern Craven, Pitt, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory issued March 4 at 3:39AM EST until March 6 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...East Carteret County, and Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to midnight EST Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Special Weather Statement issued March 4 at 1:58AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
The combination of persistent dry conditions, increasing winds, and multiple ongoing fires will lead to an increased fire danger threat for portions of eastern North Carolina today. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please refer to your local burn permitting authority on whether you can burn. If you must burn, use extreme caution and ensure fire suppression equipment is readily available.
Special Weather Statement issued March 3 at 7:19PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
The combination of persistent dry conditions, increasing winds, and multiple ongoing fires will lead to an increased fire danger threat for portions of eastern North Carolina tomorrow. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please refer to your local burn permitting authority on whether you can burn. If you must burn, use extreme caution and ensure fire suppression equipment is readily available.
Special Weather Statement issued March 2 at 3:05AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Breezy north winds of 10 to 20 mph especially this morning, relative humidities falling into the 15 to 25 percent this afternoon and dry ambient fuels will lead to an increased fire danger for portions of Eastern North Carolina. Multiple wildfires were reported Saturday by the North Carolina and US Forest Service. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please refer to your local burn permitting authority on whether you can burn. If you do burn, use extreme caution and ensure fire suppression equipment is readily available.
Small Craft Advisory issued March 1 at 3:24AM EST until March 2 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Gale Warning issued March 1 at 3:24AM EST until March 2 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds shift from SW to
Small Craft Advisory issued March 1 at 3:24AM EST until March 2 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle Sound and Alligator River. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Gale Warning issued March 1 at 3:24AM EST until March 2 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Red Flag Warning issued March 1 at 3:18AM EST until March 1 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
...DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE SATURDAY... .Breezy winds will combine with low relative humidities, dry fuels, and recent drought conditions on Saturday, potentially supporting dangerous fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 029 Martin, Fire Weather Zone 044 Pitt, Fire Weather Zone 079 Greene, Fire Weather Zone 090 Duplin and Fire Weather Zone 091 Lenoir.