Tropical Storm Arthur: Time to Monitor its Track, Update - 051720, 2 | Eastern North Carolina Now

Press Release:

    All,

    Our office continues to monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Arthur. A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Beaufort County due to our eastern boarder's proximity to the storm's track. The latest advisory from the NWS has removed the storm surge threat for our area, with the exception of the Pamlico Beach and South Creek shorelines. Otherwise, there were very few changes from this morning's update.

    Please see the email below and attached briefing from the NWS for additional details.

    Our next update is scheduled for 9am tomorrow morning.

    As always, thank you all for what you do to keep Beaufort County prepared and safe.

    Chris Newkirk

      Deputy Director,     Beaufort County Emergency Services

      1420 Highland Dr
      Washington, NC 27889
      Office: (252) 940-6511  •  Cell: (252) 378-5352


Click the image below to receive the enitre mutli-page PDF describing what might be a powerful storm: Below.

    All,

    Attached is our third briefing for Tropical Storm Arthur. No big changes with this update. The highest impacts are still expected along the immediate coastline and especially the Outer Banks.

    Our next briefing will be out Monday morning by 7 AM EDT. If you need anything please call us at the office: 252-223-5737 EXT 6.

    Thanks,

    Erik

      NOAA - National Weather Service
      Newport/Morehead City, NC Weather Forecast Office
      533 Roberts Rd
      Newport, NC 28570