Tropical Storm Ian - September 25, 2022 Update | Eastern North Carolina Now

    Publisher's note: The following posts will be from the Eastern NC NOW staff, in sequence, regarding the Tropical Storm Ian.

Press Release:

    Good Morning Everyone,

    Our office is continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Ian as it progresses towards the southeast US. The current forecast has slowed Ian’s movement significantly, and it is now expected to impact the gulf coast of Florida as a hurricane next Thursday / Friday. The path of Ian has also shifted slightly west since our last update, keeping it over land longer as it moves north, and lessen the likelihood of it regaining strength over the Atlantic as it approaches North Carolina. While these recent developments are more favorable for our area, any impacts Ian may bring to us are still a long ways off in regards to forecast certainty. We encourage everyone to continue to monitor this system, and use the coming days to ensure that you are prepared for any threats Ian, or other storm systems may bring for the remainder of this Hurricane Season.

    Please see the email below and attached briefing from the NWS for more information. We will continue to pass along information as we receive it.

    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