North Carolina Moderate Wind Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 11:14

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 2:14PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 17, 2026 - 11:14am
Expires: 
October 18, 2026 - 12:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description: 
Northern Outer Banks; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov