Coastal Low Friday Night/Saturday morning | Eastern NC Now

News Release:

    Evening Folks:

    Couldn't say it any better than Chis Collins did below. Please stay Weather aware and if there are any changes tomorrow morning I will update you to them.

    Drive Safely in accordance with weather conditions.


    John Pack

    Coordinator, Beaufort County Emergency Services

     1420 Highland Drive
     Washington, NC 27889
     (252)946-2046 Office   •   (252) 975-6802 Fax   •   john.pack@co.beaufort.nc.us


    From: Christopher Collins - NOAA Federal [mailto:christopher.collins@noaa.gov]

    Subject: Coastal Low Friday Night/Saturday morning

    All,

    Here's the latest update on the upcoming system for Friday night/Saturday morning.

    Threats:

    - Widespread moderate to occasionally heavy rain with possible minor flooding. Storm totals 1 to 2 inches. Confidence - high.

    - Marginal threat of isolated strong to severe thunderstorms Friday night for mainly coastal sections. If low tracks further inland, the severe threat could move further west. Confidence - moderate

    - Gusty southerly winds 25 to 35 MPH with higher gusts possible along coast - again dependent on low track. Confidence - Moderate.

    - A Gale Watch has been issued south of Oregon Inlet for east winds 25 to 35 knots becoming southerly late Friday night into Saturday. Some gusts to 40 knots will be possible. Confidence - Moderate.

    - Strong onshore winds will build seas to 8 to 13 feet over coastal waters by Saturday morning. High Surf and minor beach erosion possible, mainly south of Oregon Inlet to north of Surf City. Confidence - Moderate.

    Chris Collins

    NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

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