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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

August 29, 2017

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this wind advisory at Aug 29, 2017, 4:39 PM EDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 29, 2017, 4:39 PM EDT (20:39 UTC)
Expired
Aug 30, 2017, 2:00 AM EDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

The text

As transmitted.

832 
WWUS72 KMHX 292039
NPWMHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
439 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017

...GUSTY WINDS ALONG THE OUTER BANKS THROUGH TONIGHT...

.Low pressure will strengthen off the North Carolina coast as it
moves northeast and offshore tonight. Strong north to northwest 
winds will develop on the backside of the low, with gusts 45 to 50
mph possible. Wind will diminish quickly late tonight and 
Wednesday morning.

NCZ103-104-300600-
/O.NEW.KMHX.WI.Y.0009.170829T2039Z-170830T0600Z/
Outer Banks Dare-Outer Banks Hyde-
Including the cities of Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Manteo, Rodanthe, 
Buxton, Hatteras Village, and Ocracoke
439 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

* WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph.

* TIMING...through tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Secure any loose items such as patio furniture and 
  any small objects that may become projectiles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph or
gusts in excess of 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 29, 11:24 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMHX38 hr
Aug 29, 4:36 PM EDTGale WarningMHX11 hr
Aug 29, 5:19 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementMHX27 hr
Aug 29, 5:19 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryMHX11 hr
Aug 29, 5:19 PM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryMHX14 hr

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Sources

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