Headline:
Wind Advisory issued September 24 at 2:07AM EDT until September 25 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 11:07pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.
* WHERE...East Carteret and Mainland Dare Counties, and Hatteras
Island, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island. The strongest
winds are expected for areas adjacent to bodies of water.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal low will develop offshore
east of the Carolinas and move north towards the New England coast
by this weekend. A period of moderate to strong winds is expected
to impact portions of the coast Thursday. These strong winds may
last longer depending on the track of the low.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description:
Mainland Dare; East Carteret; Northern Outer Banks; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov