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Our office is currently monitoring an increasing risk of tornados as an approaching costal storm moves through our area today and tomorrow.

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Press Release:

    Good Afternoon Everyone,

    Our office is currently monitoring an increasing risk of tornados as an approaching costal storm moves through our area today and tomorrow. Forecast details for Beaufort Co. can be found below.

    Rain

  • Most areas are forecasted to receive 3 to 4 inches of rain over the next 24 hrs.
  • Our heaviest rains are expected between 4pm and midnight tonight.

    Thunderstorms & Tornados

  • Strong storms capable of producing several tornados are possible with this passing system.
  • Our greatest chance of experiencing strong storms / tornados will be during the overnight hours tonight. (Between 8pm and 5am)

    Winds

  • NE winds sustained between 12 and 20 mph, with gust of 25 to 30 are expected through midnight.

    Coastal Flooding

  • A Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued for Beaufort Co., with most of our waterways receiving 1 to 3 feet.

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

    We encourage everyone to monitor local media outlets for updates. We are also asking everyone to ensure that you, your family, friends and neighbors have a means of being alerted to watches / warnings that may be issued during the overnight hours tonight. (Options include a weather radio, push notification apps on electronic devices, etc. )

    As always, we 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 morning,

    Wanted to send a quick update to show the increased chances for several tornadoes over Eastern North Carolina this afternoon and tonight. Otherwise, the forecast hasn't changed significantly. We do not plan on sending any more briefings unless anything changes.

    It should be noted that whether or not this system becomes tropical, the impacts for our area including heavy rain and flooding, coastal flooding and a few tornadoes have not changed drastically.

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

NWS_Morehead_City_PTC_8_Briefing_6.pdf


    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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