Strong Weekend Coastal Low - 8pm Update (11/5) | Eastern North Carolina Now

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Good Evening Everyone,

   Our office continues to monitor the potential impacts of an approaching coastal low. Highlights from the National Weather Service’s latest briefing include:

• A Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued for Beaufort County, meaning that minor flooding due to inundation from adjacent waterways is possible. (Especially for areas vulnerable to prolonged north winds.)
• Frequent wind gust between 35 and 40 mph are possible for all areas of Beaufort County between noon Saturday and sunset Sunday. Again, areas east of Bath and Blounts Creek are more likely to experience these higher gusts.
• Forecasted conditions for coastal areas east of Beaufort County continue to deteriorate, where winds are now forecasted to be between 45 and 60 mph Saturday and Sunday. Minor to major coastal flooding is expected with major to moderate ocean over wash expected along the Outer Banks.

   Please see the email below and attached briefing from the National Weather Service for more information.

As always, thank you all for what you do to keep Beaufort County informed, 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


Good Afternoon,

   Confidence has increased that there will be significant impacts from this weekend's long duration coastal storm. Moderate to major ocean overwash and coastal flooding appear likely. Also, strong winds of 45 to 60 mph are expected for coastal locations. Flooding rainfall is still possible along the coast as well.

    Please see that attached briefing and let us know if there are any questions or concerns.

    Thank You,

      NWS Morehead City

      NOAA - National Weather Service

      Newport/Morehead City, NC Weather Forecast Office
      533 Roberts Rd
      Newport, NC 28570
      Phone: 252-223-5737