Weather Update: Tropical Storm Andrea, Third | Eastern North Carolina Now

News release:

    Good Afternoon:

    We just concluded a conversation with the NWS and we seem in agreement with the current NWS and NHC forecast models. I have attached the latest briefing from the NWS and the only footnote to that briefing is a reminder of Storm Surge and Outflow. As the storm tracks at the present time the storm surge setup is one foot in Washington to just under two feet in Belhaven at high tide. The areas located between the two numbers will likely see surge numbers in between the high and the low listed above.

    The outflow values for some time Saturday morning range from one foot in the Washington area to half a foot in the Belhaven area below low tide levels. If storm surge values or outflow values change we will let you know.

    The attached briefing paints the picture better than I can. If county employees are going to be out on the roads tomorrow they need to have their emergency kits with them and be prepared to wait out weather delayed travel on the roadways.

    There could be some very brilliant cloud to ground lightning with isolated severe thunderstorms or the ever possible tornado events at any time tomorrow anywhere in Beaufort County. There could be isolated wind gust in excess of forty miles per hour in and around the storm events previously listed. We do not expect any sustained winds above forty miles per hour during this tropical storm event based on the current track.

    As a precaution DSS, BCHD and the American Red Cross need to be prepared to open a shelter in the Washington Area with as little as four hours of notice. THIS IS a Precaution.

    The storm and the needs of our citizens will dictate the opening of the EOC or a Shelter. Current situation does not dictate an EOC staff briefing tomorrow morning.

    Thank You for your help in keeping First Responders and our fellow County employees safe during this tropical event.

    John Pack

    Coordinator, Beaufort County Emergency Services

     1420 Highland Drive
     Washington, NC 27889
     (252)946-2046 Office   •   (252) 975-6802 Fax   •   john.pack@co.beaufort.nc.us