Our office is continuing to monitor an approaching cold front that is expected to bring high winds, elevated water levels, rain and the potential for severe storms to our area Tuesday and Wednesday. Forecast details for Beaufort County can be found below.
Published: Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 @ 5:11 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Emergency Management Officials Urge Caution During Heavy Rainfall Tonight into Tomorrow
Published: Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 @ 9:40 am
By: Governor's Office
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State of Emergency remains in effect
Published: Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 @ 12:36 am
By: Governor's Office
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There were several changes to this afternoon’s forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS) which included in a slower track along North Carolina’s coastline.
Published: Monday, September 25th, 2023 @ 6:42 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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This afternoon’s update included an increase is wind conditions Saturday morning, minor timing changes for other forecasted impacts as well as Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for Beaufort County.
Published: Friday, September 22nd, 2023 @ 4:49 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Huge Surprise Storm Due this Evening Down East
Published: Sunday, July 9th, 2023 @ 2:08 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The latest “atmospheric river” storm system is continuing to wallop the state of California with catastrophic flooding and dangerous conditions.
Published: Sunday, January 15th, 2023 @ 10:45 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Storm track has moved east with higher rain totals now expected in central North Carolina Hurricane Ian made landfall in South Carolina at 2:05 PM
Published: Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 @ 12:39 pm
By: Governor's Office
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No big changes with this update. The threats of heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding, and isolated tornadoes have not changed. The highest impacts for both heavy rain and the tornado threat will occur today.
Published: Friday, September 30th, 2022 @ 11:16 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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No big changes with this update. The threats of heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding, and isolated tornadoes have not changed.
Published: Friday, September 30th, 2022 @ 12:13 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Our overall impacts from a prolonged period of wind, rain and elevated waters from both Ian and other weather features, HAVE NOT CHANGED. We still expect a long duration of elevated waters through multiple high tide cycles.
Published: Thursday, September 29th, 2022 @ 10:11 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Our overall impacts from a prolonged period of wind, rain and elevated waters from both Ian and other weather features, HAVE NOT CHANGED. We still expect a long duration of elevated waters through multiple high tide cycles.
Published: Thursday, September 29th, 2022 @ 1:43 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Ian is now a strong Category 4 hurricane located about 75 miles WSW of Naples, FL. No major changes were made to the forecast track overnight
Published: Thursday, September 29th, 2022 @ 10:43 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Over the next 12-24 hours, portions of North Carolina could see severe storms, heavy rain, significant snowfall, gusty winds, and coastal flooding. Governor Roy Cooper urges North Carolinians to stay aware of the local weather forecast and prepare for the conditions expected in your area.
Published: Monday, January 3rd, 2022 @ 9:12 am
By: Governor's Office
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The latest update from the National Weather Service included the following forecast changes for Beaufort County.
Published: Saturday, November 6th, 2021 @ 11:18 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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As North Carolina begins to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Elsa, Governor Roy Cooper and state emergency management officials are reminding residents to be prepared for possible power outages and to avoid driving through floodwaters.
Published: Saturday, July 24th, 2021 @ 5:09 am
By: Governor's Office
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The Moderate Severe Outlook has been trimmed back to areas south of Highway 70, but we are still expecting severe weather late this afternoon into this evening across all of Eastern NC.
Published: Thursday, March 18th, 2021 @ 9:31 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper and Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry outlined impacts and response to today’s winter storm, including weather-related delays to vaccine distribution.
Published: Saturday, February 20th, 2021 @ 1:26 am
By: Governor's Office
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Our office is currently monitoring an approaching weather system that has the potential to bring periods of heavy rain and localized flash flooding to our area.
Published: Thursday, February 18th, 2021 @ 9:38 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Gov. Cooper’s request for federal disaster declaration approved
Published: Monday, August 3rd, 2020 @ 10:14 am
By: Governor's Office
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Additional rains that are forecast to fall across the state today could cause flash flooding to redevelop across the southern mountains in areas that are already saturated from days of rain.
Published: Sunday, February 16th, 2020 @ 6:03 pm
By: Governor's Office
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With Hurricane Dorian less than a day away from North Carolina’s coast, Gov. Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to complete their storm preparations.
Published: Thursday, September 5th, 2019 @ 12:07 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Additional rains and flooding will continue to impact North Carolina today and into this evening, Governor Roy Cooper cautioned Monday, and urged drivers to be safe and avoid floodwaters.
Published: Thursday, June 13th, 2019 @ 5:44 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to stay vigilant and pay attention to local forecasts as more bands of heavy showers and storms are predicted through Sunday evening.
Published: Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 @ 11:15 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging the public to pay close attention to their local forecast and be prepared for ice in western counties
Published: Friday, November 16th, 2018 @ 6:03 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Cleanup and damage assessments are beginning in North Carolina's western counties, but hazards remain due to high water levels and saturated ground
Published: Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 @ 6:53 pm
By: Governor's Office
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While rains from Alberto are tapering off across western North Carolina, emergency officials are keeping a close watch on river and lake levels as the threat of flooding, landslides and mudslides remains significant
Published: Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 @ 2:08 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper will declare a State of Emergency for western North Carolina after heavy rains overnight prompted mudslides in multiple communities, closed portions of I-40 east of Asheville and triggered evacuations of Old Fort and a community near Lake Tahoma in McDowell County
Published: Friday, June 1st, 2018 @ 3:35 pm
By: Governor's Office
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As Subtropical Storm Alberto continues to bring heavy rains, flooding and the potential for landslides to North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper urged residents to take seriously the storm, which has claimed two lives in the state
Published: Friday, June 1st, 2018 @ 8:21 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper and State Public Safety officials are making preparations for the potential of heavy amounts of rain in many parts of the state due to Subtropical Storm Alberto
Published: Thursday, May 31st, 2018 @ 7:21 am
By: Governor's Office
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Though Subtropical Depression Alberto is weakening, the threat of additional rain means North Carolinians need to remain vigilant and watch for area flooding in low-lying areas and landslides in the mountains, Governor Roy Cooper said today
Published: Tuesday, May 29th, 2018 @ 5:29 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Pat McCrory emphasized today that the ongoing life-threatening flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew is expected to continue impacting eastern and central North Carolina into the week.
Published: Tuesday, October 11th, 2016 @ 4:16 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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I wanted to make sure everyone was aware that Beaufort County has been placed in a Flash Flood Watch during the specified time period on the watch.
Published: Friday, October 7th, 2016 @ 10:33 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory was at the Emergency Operations Center this morning to provide updates on Tropical Storm Hermine preparations.
Published: Friday, September 2nd, 2016 @ 3:56 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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