Hurricane Maria's waves continue to batter the North Carolina coastline, but coastal counties are not reporting any unexpected issues as a result of the slow moving storm
Published: Friday, September 29th, 2017 @ 10:34 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper is urging coastal residents and visitors to monitor closely the weather forecast and pay careful attention to any directions from local officials as North Carolina prepares for its first tropical storm of the season
Published: Tuesday, August 29th, 2017 @ 6:58 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today issued a state disaster declaration to help the town of Windsor recover from damages caused by Tropical Storm Julia last September
Published: Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 @ 5:31 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the Small Business Administration has approved North Carolina's Disaster Declaration for seven northeastern North Carolina counties.
Published: Thursday, October 6th, 2016 @ 2:25 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory today rescinded the State of Emergency declaration effective midnight tonight for 11 counites in northeastern North Carolina.
Published: Wednesday, September 28th, 2016 @ 7:04 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory today declared a State of Emergency for Bertie, Chowan and Hertford counties because of flooding from remnants of Tropical Storm Julia.
Published: Saturday, September 24th, 2016 @ 1:44 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory toured Washington and Tyrrell Counties today to assess the damage caused by Tropical Storm Hermine
Published: Tuesday, September 6th, 2016 @ 6:01 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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As Tropical Storm Hermine moves quickly through North Carolina, Governor Pat McCrory is reminding the public not to let its guard down just yet.
Published: Tuesday, September 6th, 2016 @ 1:57 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Public health officials remind everyone to "tip and toss" outdoor water containers after this weekend's heavy rain. More than half of North Carolina received heavy rainfall as Tropical Storm Hermine tracked along the coast
Published: Monday, September 5th, 2016 @ 1:15 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Governor McCrory rescinded the State of Emergency declaration effective midnight tonight for 33 counties in eastern North Carolina.
Published: Sunday, September 4th, 2016 @ 7:01 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory is cautioning residents and visitors to closely monitor the weather forecast and to pay careful attention to directions from local officials as the second tropical system in less than a week heads towards North Carolina's coast.
Published: Saturday, September 3rd, 2016 @ 5:23 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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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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With the year's eighth tropical system now forming in the Atlantic, Governor Pat McCrory is reminding coastal residents to stay tuned to local media and keep a close eye on the weather in the coming week.
Published: Wednesday, August 31st, 2016 @ 5:38 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed September as North Carolina Preparedness Month and is encouraging North Carolina families, businesses and schools to be aware and prepare for all types of emergencies.
Published: Saturday, August 29th, 2015 @ 5:08 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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I have attached a copy of the latest projected track and intensity rating for Danny. At the present time we have nothing to worry about, however, preparedness is the key to readiness.
Published: Friday, August 21st, 2015 @ 3:45 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Just the latest update on our impressive low pressure system. Please see below from the NWS and report any severe weather events promptly to us.
Published: Monday, May 11th, 2015 @ 4:27 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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I have attached the 6:00am update from the NWS and waited until after the Hurricane Center issued its 8:00am update to forward this information to you.
Published: Sunday, May 10th, 2015 @ 5:42 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Hazardous Weather is not expected at this time.
Published: Sunday, May 10th, 2015 @ 8:23 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The attachment says it all.
Published: Saturday, May 9th, 2015 @ 12:02 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Could be a on again off again rain event this weekend. Sub-tropical Storm Ana is still moving around a little bit and some of the models are now suggesting a more easterly track towards us instead of Raleigh.
Published: Friday, May 8th, 2015 @ 5:00 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Tropical Storm Ana is scheduled to come ashore in South Carolina, under the current track. The track and intensity are still showing some variability, but at the present time the remaining low pressure system will pass near Beaufort County on Monday.
Published: Friday, May 8th, 2015 @ 9:21 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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I have attached the latest update from the Weather Service for your review. The latest update includes an increase to 90% in the likely hood that the low will become a sub-tropical low in the next 24 hours.
Published: Friday, May 8th, 2015 @ 12:01 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Here is the latest update from the Hurricane Center for this Low Pressure soon to be sub-tropical event.
Published: Thursday, May 7th, 2015 @ 4:53 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The good news is that the Hurricane center is not using the words Tropical event, they are using the words Sub-tropical (Nor'easter in comparison) which means rain, wind, minor inundation.
Published: Thursday, May 7th, 2015 @ 8:46 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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I cannot believe I am sending this out, however, the Five "P's" dictate that I send this out to keep you Informed.
Published: Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 @ 6:56 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Tropical Storm that will likely form in the Atlantic in the next forty-eight hours is currently not a threat to North Carolina, however, we will continue to monitor the situation.
Published: Friday, October 10th, 2014 @ 2:15 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Tropical Storm system could form into a Tropical Depression or Storm by this time Monday Morning.
Published: Friday, August 22nd, 2014 @ 12:01 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Heavy rain over already wet ground will cause flooding across Eastern north carolina today and through the upcoming weekend. 3 To 5 inches of rain is expected through sunday.
Published: Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 @ 7:13 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory was in Wilmington today warning those along the coast and beyond to prepare for Tropical Storm Arthur
Published: Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014 @ 8:22 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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The NWS Noon update briefing for Tropical Storm Arthur is enclosed. Currently the most impacted area of the County will be the Richlands Township.
Published: Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014 @ 1:20 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Hunter S. Thompson's oft quoted phrase, "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro," was never more apparent than in the preceding weeks of my professional life.
Published: Friday, August 9th, 2013 @ 3:16 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Streets have standing water in all the normal places following a heavy early morning rainfall so please allow for delays in employees arriving for work this morning.
Published: Friday, June 7th, 2013 @ 2:22 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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We just concluded a conversation with the NWS and we seem in agreement with the current NWS and NHC forecast models.
Published: Thursday, June 6th, 2013 @ 5:27 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This is going to be primarily a rain and wind event which will progress quickly across Beaufort County starting Friday morning and Gone by Midnight Friday night.
Published: Thursday, June 6th, 2013 @ 11:05 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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