Potential for Hazardous Weather Next Tuesday | Eastern NC Now

News Release:

    Good Evening Everyone,

    Our office is currently monitoring the forecast of an approaching cold front that is expected to bring windy conditions, rain and the possibility of severe storms to eastern NC on Tuesday. The most significant impact appears to be 24 to 36 hrs of sustained winds between 25 and 35 with gust of 45+ for most of the day Tuesday and early Wednesday morning. Winds will begin as SE and transition to the south, SW and eventually west before subsiding late Wednesday afternoon. These wind conditions are expected to bring elevated water levels to our waterways Tuesday and early Wednesday morning. While the current forecast does not appear to be as significant as the storm we experienced several weeks ago, we are still early in the forecast window for this event. We hope to provide additional details in subsequent updates.

    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
   Director, Beaufort County Emergency Services
   121 W 3rd St.
   Washington, NC 27889
     Office: (252) 946-0079  •  Cell: (252) 378-5352


    Good afternoon,

    Confidence continues to increase regarding the potential for multiple hazards across Eastern NC on Tuesday and Wednesday next week (January 9-10th). Some of these hazards could be significant.

    Attached is the latest one-page briefing for the event. We will plan to transition to full briefings in the next day or two.


    Very limited impacts are still expected with the storm system impacting Eastern NC today (Saturday January 6th).

    If you have any questions or need anything, please let us know!

NWS_Morehead_City_Briefing_2_Strong_cold_front_Jan_9th_10th_2024.pdf

    Regards,

    NWS Newport/Morehead City


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