Tornado Watch
From Thu 2:49 am until 1:00 pm EDT
Tornado Watch
From Thu 2:49 am until 1:00 pm EDT
1 of 6
Action Recommended
Attend to information sources as described in the instructions
Issued By
Newport - NC, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Dare County
Description
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 613 UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON WHICH REPLACES A PORTION OF TORNADO WATCH 612. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREASIN NORTH CAROLINA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 15 COUNTIESIN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINABEAUFORT CARTERET CRAVEN DARE DUPLIN GREENE HYDE JONES LENOIR MARTIN ONSLOW PAMLICO PITT TYRRELL WASHINGTONTHIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARAPAHOE, ATLANTIC BEACH, EMERALD ISLE, AURORA, BATH, BAYBORO, BEAUFORT, BELHAVEN, BETHEL, BEULAVILLE, BUXTON, CHOCOWINITY, COLUMBIA, COVE CITY, CRESWELL, ENGELHARD, FAIRFIELD, FAISON, FARMVILLE, GREENVILLE, GRIFTON, GRIMESLAND, GUM NECK, HAVELOCK, HOOKERTON, JACKSONVILLE, JAMESVILLE, KENANSVILLE, KINSTON, KITTY HAWK, LA GRANGE, MANTEO, MAYSVILLE, MOREHEAD CITY, NAGS HEAD, NEW BERN, NEWPORT, NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH, OAK CITY, OCRAco*kE, ORIENTAL, PINK HILL, PLYMOUTH, POLLOCKSVILLE, RICHLANDS, ROBERSONVILLE, RODANTHE, ROPER, SCRANTON, SNOW HILL, STUMPY POINT, SWANQUARTER, SWANSBORO, TRENTON, VANCEBORO, VANDEMERE, WALLACE, WALSTONBURG, WARSAW, WASHINGTON, AND WILLIAMSTON.
Tornado Watch
From Thu 2:49 am until 1:00 pm EDT
Tornado Watch
From Thu 2:49 am until 1:00 pm EDT
2 of 6
Action Recommended
Attend to information sources as described in the instructions
Issued By
Newport - NC, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
S of Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet NC out to 20 nm
Description
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 613 UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON WHICH REPLACES A PORTION OF TORNADO WATCH 612. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREASTHE NEW WATCH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ADJACENT COASTAL WATERSALLIGATOR RIVER PAMLICO SOUND PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM S OF OREGON INLET TO CAPE HATTERAS NC OUT 20 NM S OF CAPE HATTERAS TO OCRAco*kE INLET NC OUT 20 NM INCLUDING THE MONITOR NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY S OF OCRAco*kE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM ALBEMARLE SOUND CROATAN AND ROANOKE SOUNDS
Tropical Weather Statement
Until Thu 1:30 pm EDT
Tropical Weather Statement
Until Thu 1:30 pm EDT
3 of 6
Action Recommended
Attend to information sources as described in the instructions
Issued By
Newport - NC, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Northern Outer Banks
Description
This product covers Eastern North Carolina**DEBBY HAS MADE LANDFALL IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND WILL CONTINUE TO IMPACT EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA*NEW INFORMATION ---------------CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning for Coastal Onslow and West Carteret - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for East CarteretCURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Onslow, East Carteret, and West CarteretSTORM INFORMATION: - About 280 miles west-southwest of Buxton NC or about 200 miles west-southwest of Morehead City NC - 33.2N 79.7W - Storm Intensity 50 mph - Movement Northwest or 325 degrees at 5 mphSITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------The center of Tropical Storm Debby made landfall in the Bulls Bay area of South Carolina earlier this morning. Debby will continue northwards and eventually track through central North Carolina tonight and push north into the Mid-Atlantic on Friday.The main threat for eastern North Carolina continues to be periods of heavy rain with additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. The highest rainfall totals are expected for areas south of Highway 70. This will bring the threat of localized flash flooding especially in low-lying, urban, and poor drainage areas. The threat of river flooding will also increase through this weekend and could linger into next week.Tropical storm force winds could impact portions of eastern North Carolina this afternoon with strong winds continuing through early Friday morning, potentially bringing scattered tree damage and power outages.A few tornadoes could produce locally significant damage through tonight.Along the coast, minor storm surge with inundation 1 to 3 feet above ground level is possible this evening into Friday morning. There also remains potential for minor ocean overwash along the coast through late week. Stronger and more frequent rip currents will also exist along area beaches into this weekend.Dangerous marine conditions are expected for the coastal waters, sounds and rivers, with strong winds and dangerous seas. This will create treacherous conditions for mariners.POTENTIAL IMPACTS -----------------FLOODING RAIN: Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible extensive impacts across Eastern North Carolina south of HWY70. Potential impacts include: - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited to significant impacts across Eastern North Carolina north of HWY70.TORNADOES: Prepare for a dangerous tornado event having possible significant impacts across Eastern North Carolina. Potential impacts include: - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll.SURGE: Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts across coastal North Carolina. Potential impacts in this area include: - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore. - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents. - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.Elsewhere across Eastern North Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated.WIND: Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across coastal North Carolina from Ocraco*ke Inlet south. Potential impacts in this area include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages.Elsewhere across Eastern North Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ----------------------------------EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials.OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the center of the storm.If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poor drainage area, in a valley, or near an already swollen river, plan to move to safe shelter on higher ground.Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of others.Check on those who may not be fully aware of the situation or who are unable to make personal preparations.If you are a visitor, know the name of the county or parish in which you are located and where it is relative to current watches and warnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their onsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially pertaining to area visitors.Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the forecast.There is a threat from tornadoes with this storm. Have multiple ways to receive Tornado Warnings. Be ready to shelter quickly.ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.orgNEXT UPDATE -----------The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City NC around 12 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.
Flood Watch
Until Fri 8:00 pm EDT
Flood Watch
Until Fri 8:00 pm EDT
4 of 6
Action Recommended
Avoid the subject event as per the instructions
Issued By
Newport - NC, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Northern Outer Banks
Description
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Beaufort, Coastal Onslow, Duplin, East Carteret, Greene, Hatteras Island, Inland Onslow, Jones, Lenoir, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Martin, Northern Craven, Northern Outer Banks, Ocraco*ke Island, Pamlico, Pitt, Southern Craven, Tyrrell, Washington and West Carteret.WHEN...Through Friday evening.IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Tropical Cyclone Debby will continue to produce periods of heavy rainfall across eastern North Carolina through Friday. Additional rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches with locally higher amounts will be possible. If these amounts materialize, there will be an increased risk of significant flooding of urban, low lying, and poor drainage areas this week. Where the heaviest rainfall rates occur, there will be the potential for flash flooding as well. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodPRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Beach Hazard Statement
From Thu 8:00 am until 8:00 pm EDT
Beach Hazard Statement
From Thu 8:00 am until 8:00 pm EDT
5 of 6
Action Recommended
Avoid the subject event as per the instructions
Issued By
Newport - NC, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Northern Outer Banks
Description
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone.WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 4:50 PM Thursday.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times.
Small Craft Advisory
Until Sat 12:00 pm EDT
Small Craft Advisory
Until Sat 12:00 pm EDT
6 of 6
Action Recommended
Avoid the subject event as per the instructions
Issued By
Newport - NC, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
S of Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet NC out to 20 nm
Description
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SATURDAY...WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft.WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.WHEN...Until noon EDT Saturday.IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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