Good Evening Everyone,
The latest update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included additional graphics, as well as increased winds, rain and threat of tornados.
Winds
- South winds are expected to increase after midnight tonight, becoming sustained between 20 and 25 mph after sunrise tomorrow morning and continuing through sunset. Most areas are forecasted to experience frequent gust of 40 to 45 mph between 10am and 4pm.
Hourly Wind Graphic for Wednesday
Rain / Thunderstorms
- Rain is expected to move into our areas around 11am tomorrow and continue through 9pm.
- Our heaviest rains are forecasted to occur between 1pm and 5pm tomorrow afternoon with most areas receiving between 1 and 1 1/2 inches.
- Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain, damaging winds and possible tornados are forecasted to move through our area between 1pm and 4pm tomorrow afternoon.
- Beaufort Co. has been included in the "Enhanced" weather outlook, meaning numerous severe storms are possible.
- We are monitoring an increasing risk of isolated tornados.
Rain / Thunderstorm Graphic - 3pm Wednesday
Hourly Rain / Thunderstorm Graphic for Wednesday
A video recording of this afternoon's forecast briefing can be found here:
https://youtu.be/JcaWv6bHBfA
Please see the email below and attached from the NWS for additional information. Their next briefing is scheduled for 9am tomorrow morning. 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
Good afternoon,
We continue to forecast a strong cold front to move through eastern North Carolina tomorrow, bringing with it the risk of multiple minor to moderate land hazards and moderate to significant marine impacts. Attached is the latest full briefing.
Key Points
- Winds outside of storms will likely be hazardous on their own.
- Coastal flooding will be a concern with the strong winds, especially for south-facing portions of Beaufort, Hyde, and Dare counties, as well as soundside Outer Banks north of Cape Hatteras.
- Hazardous seas pose a threat for minor beach erosion and localized ocean overwash for beaches vulnerable to southerly-southeasterly swell and winds.
- Severe thunderstorm risk has increased from the previous forecast. The greatest threat remains damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph, along with a low-end tornado threat.
- Periods of heavy rainfall with storm totals of 0.5 - 1.5" may result in isolated areas of minor flooding.
Please refer to the attached briefing for additional information, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. The next briefing will be in your inbox before 9 AM on Wednesday.
LatestBriefing.pdf
Regards,
NWS Newport/Morehead City
NOAA - National Weather Service
Newport/Morehead City, NC Weather Forecast Office
533 Roberts Rd
Newport, NC 28570
