AM Update (3/31/23) - Wind and Severe Weather - This Weekend | Eastern North Carolina Now

News Release:

    Good Morning Everyone,

    There were minor changes to this morning’s update from the National Weather Service, which included a slight increase in wind gust values as well as increased confidence of for severe storms on Saturday. These changes have been underlined below:

    There were minor changes to this morning's update from the National Weather Service, which included a slight increase in wind gust values as well as increased confidence of for severe storms on Saturday. These changes have been underlined below:

   

Current Beaufort County Forecast



    Winds

    South winds are expected to increase Friday and remain elevated through noon on Sunday as follows:

  • Friday: S winds sustained between 15 and 20 mph, with gust of 20 - 25 mph.
  • Saturday: S winds transitioning to SW sustained between 20 and 25 mph, with gust of 35 - 45 mph. (Especially between 9am and 6pm)
  • Sunday: SW winds transitioning to the N sustained between 10 and 15 mph, with gust of 15 to 25 through noon.



    Chris Newkirk
       Deputy Director,     Beaufort County Emergency Services

    1420 Highland Dr
    Washington, NC 27889

      Office: (252)940-6511  •  Cell: (252) 378-5352


    Good Morning,

    Confidence in impacts of strong winds and potential severe weather with tomorrow's strong cold front continue to increase, with the latest briefing outlining these impacts in more detail.

    WHAT'S NEW

  • Wind Advisories issued for Outer Banks and Carteret County. May be expanded further today.
  • Gale Watches upgraded to Gale Warnings for most area waterways.
  • Details added on coastal flood threat.

    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!



    Regards,

    NWS Newport/Morehead City


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