Press Release:
Good Afternoon Everyone,
The forecasted impacts from Hurricane Erin continues to be relatively unchanged for our area. Erin has begun it's turn north and should be at its closest proximity to us around 4am tomorrow morning. The primary threats of significant storm surge and tropical storm force winds continue to be limited to our state's outer banks and crystal coast communities. Updates to Beaufort County's forecast have been
underlined below.
Winds
- Sustained north winds between 10 and 15 mph, with gust of 20 to 30mph are expected through 5pm Thursday.
- Our highest winds are forecasted to occur between 4am and noon on tomorrow.
- Area's adjacent to our open waterways and along the eastern side of our county will have the greatest chance of experiencing wind gust greater than 25mph.
NWS Hourly Wind Graphic for Wednesday & Thursday
Wind Speed & Direction Graphic for 5am Thursday
Flooding / Storm Surge
- Water levels of 1 to 2 feet above normal are possible along our waterways between Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning, especially for areas that are vulnerable to sustained northly winds, such as Blounts, Durham, South, and Goose Creeks.
Rain
- As Erin continues to expand in size, rain bands will extend further inland. Passing showers are possible Wednesday afternoon through sunset Friday, with most area receiving less than 1/2". However, localized higher amounts are possible for the eastern portion of our county. (Belhaven, Pamlico Beach, Edward and Aurora.)
Rainfall Graphic for Wednesday & Thursday
Additional information can be found in the attached briefing and email below from the National Weather Service (NWS). Also, a recording of their 12:30pm update can be viewed using the following link.
https://youtu.be/jUkG_mSdxZk
This will be our last update related to Hurricane Erin. We encourage everyone to continue to monitor local media outlets for additional information.
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,
Our window is now closing for those that wish to evacuate areas such as Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands (areas under mandatory evacuation orders). Hurricane Erin has strengthened some, and fluctuations in strength are possible the next 24 hours. Our IMPACTS will not change! We still expect high impacts, especially along the Outer Banks and our immediate coastline.
Conditions will worsen by this evening with increasing large waves, coastal flooding and storm surge, along with tropical storm force winds. Coastal flooding/storm surge will be significant at multiple high tide cycles starting this evening, and lasting into at least Friday for some of our coast. Our period of strongest winds will be tonight and Thursday.
NWS_Morehead_City_Briefing_11_Hurricane_Erin.pdf
Regards,
NWS Newport/Morehead City
NOAA - National Weather Service
Newport/Morehead City, NC Weather Forecast Office
533 Roberts Rd
Newport, NC 28570
