High Wind Warning 2, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
700 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

NCZ046-047-081-095-103-104-021200-
/O.CON.KMHX.HW.W.0002.180302T0600Z-180303T2300Z/
Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Mainland Hyde-Carteret-Outer Banks Dare-
Outer Banks Hyde-
Including the cities of Columbia, Gum Neck, Manns Harbor, 
Stumpy Point, East Lake, Engelhard, Fairfield, Ponzer, Scranton, 
Swanquarter, Morehead City, Beaufort, Newport, Atlantic Beach, 
Emerald Isle, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Manteo, Rodanthe, Buxton, 
Hatteras Village, and Ocracoke
700 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 6 PM
EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Late tonight through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possilbe, with scattered power
  outages expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high
  profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NCZ029-044-045-079-080-090>094-098-021200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.WI.Y.0005.180302T0600Z-180303T0300Z/
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Greene-Beaufort-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Craven-
Pamlico-Onslow-
Including the cities of Williamston, Robersonville, Oak City, 
Jamesville, Greenville, Bethel, Farmville, Grifton, Grimesland, 
Plymouth, Roper, Creswell, Snow Hill, Hookerton, Walstonburg, 
Washington, Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath, Aurora, Wallace, Warsaw,
Kenansville, Beulaville, Faison, Kinston, La Grange, Pink Hill, 
Maysville, Pollocksville, Trenton, New Bern, Havelock, Vanceboro,
Cove City, Oriental, Bayboro, Arapahoe, Vandemere, Jacksonville, 
Richlands, Swansboro, and North Topsail Beach
700 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Late tonight through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
421 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

NCZ046-047-081-095-103-104-022200-
/O.CON.KMHX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T2300Z/
Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Mainland Hyde-Carteret-Outer Banks Dare-
Outer Banks Hyde-
Including the cities of Columbia, Gum Neck, Manns Harbor, 
Stumpy Point, East Lake, Engelhard, Fairfield, Ponzer, Scranton, 
Swanquarter, Morehead City, Beaufort, Newport, Atlantic Beach, 
Emerald Isle, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Manteo, Rodanthe, Buxton, 
Hatteras Village, and Ocracoke
421 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Today through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NCZ029-044-045-079-080-090>094-098-022200-
/O.CON.KMHX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180303T0300Z/
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Greene-Beaufort-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Craven-
Pamlico-Onslow-
Including the cities of Williamston, Robersonville, Oak City, 
Jamesville, Greenville, Bethel, Farmville, Grifton, Grimesland, 
Plymouth, Roper, Creswell, Snow Hill, Hookerton, Walstonburg, 
Washington, Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath, Aurora, Wallace, Warsaw,
Kenansville, Beulaville, Faison, Kinston, La Grange, Pink Hill, 
Maysville, Pollocksville, Trenton, New Bern, Havelock, Vanceboro,
Cove City, Oriental, Bayboro, Arapahoe, Vandemere, Jacksonville, 
Richlands, Swansboro, and North Topsail Beach
421 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Today through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
338 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

NCZ046-047-081-095-103-104-030845-
/O.CON.KMHX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T2300Z/
Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Mainland Hyde-Carteret-Outer Banks Dare-
Outer Banks Hyde-
Including the cities of Columbia, Gum Neck, Manns Harbor, 
Stumpy Point, East Lake, Engelhard, Fairfield, Ponzer, Scranton, 
Swanquarter, Morehead City, Beaufort, Newport, Atlantic Beach, 
Emerald Isle, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Manteo, Rodanthe, Buxton, 
Hatteras Village, and Ocracoke
338 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...This evening through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NCZ029-044-045-079-080-090>094-098-030845-
/O.EXT.KMHX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Greene-Beaufort-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Craven-
Pamlico-Onslow-
Including the cities of Williamston, Robersonville, Oak City, 
Jamesville, Greenville, Bethel, Farmville, Grifton, Grimesland, 
Plymouth, Roper, Creswell, Snow Hill, Hookerton, Walstonburg, 
Washington, Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath, Aurora, Wallace, Warsaw,
Kenansville, Beulaville, Faison, Kinston, La Grange, Pink Hill, 
Maysville, Pollocksville, Trenton, New Bern, Havelock, Vanceboro,
Cove City, Oriental, Bayboro, Arapahoe, Vandemere, Jacksonville, 
Richlands, Swansboro, and North Topsail Beach
338 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

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.

&&

$$

11

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
941 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

NCZ029-044-079-090-091-030345-
/O.CAN.KMHX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/
Martin-Pitt-Greene-Duplin-Lenoir-
Including the cities of Williamston, Robersonville, Oak City, 
Jamesville, Greenville, Bethel, Farmville, Grifton, Grimesland, 
Snow Hill, Hookerton, Walstonburg, Wallace, Warsaw, Kenansville, 
Beulaville, Faison, Kinston, La Grange, and Pink Hill
941 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has
cancelled the Wind Advisory.

Winds have weakened below wind advisory criteria, but will still
be strong and blustery again Saturday.

$$

NCZ046-047-081-095-103-104-031445-
/O.EXT.KMHX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T1500Z/
Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Mainland Hyde-Carteret-Outer Banks Dare-
Outer Banks Hyde-
Including the cities of Columbia, Gum Neck, Manns Harbor, 
Stumpy Point, East Lake, Engelhard, Fairfield, Ponzer, Scranton, 
Swanquarter, Morehead City, Beaufort, Newport, Atlantic Beach, 
Emerald Isle, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Manteo, Rodanthe, Buxton, 
Hatteras Village, and Ocracoke
941 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...This evening through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NCZ045-080-092>094-098-030900-
/O.CON.KMHX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/
Washington-Beaufort-Jones-Craven-Pamlico-Onslow-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Roper, Creswell, Washington, 
Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath, Aurora, Maysville, Pollocksville, 
Trenton, New Bern, Havelock, Vanceboro, Cove City, Oriental, 
Bayboro, Arapahoe, Vandemere, Jacksonville, Richlands, Swansboro,
and North Topsail Beach
941 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* TIMING...Tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1120 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

NCZ029-044-079-090-091-030345-
/O.CAN.KMHX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/
Martin-Pitt-Greene-Duplin-Lenoir-
Including the cities of Williamston, Robersonville, Oak City, 
Jamesville, Greenville, Bethel, Farmville, Grifton, Grimesland, 
Snow Hill, Hookerton, Walstonburg, Wallace, Warsaw, Kenansville, 
Beulaville, Faison, Kinston, La Grange, and Pink Hill
1120 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has
cancelled the Wind Advisory.

Winds have weakened below wind advisory criteria, but will still
be strong and blustery again Saturday.

$$

NCZ046-047-081-095-103-104-031445-
/O.COR.KMHX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T1500Z/
Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Mainland Hyde-Carteret-Outer Banks Dare-
Outer Banks Hyde-
Including the cities of Columbia, Gum Neck, Manns Harbor, 
Stumpy Point, East Lake, Engelhard, Fairfield, Ponzer, Scranton, 
Swanquarter, Morehead City, Beaufort, Newport, Atlantic Beach, 
Emerald Isle, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Manteo, Rodanthe, Buxton, 
Hatteras Village, and Ocracoke
1120 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...This evening through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NCZ045-080-092>094-098-030900-
/O.CON.KMHX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/
Washington-Beaufort-Jones-Craven-Pamlico-Onslow-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Roper, Creswell, Washington, 
Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath, Aurora, Maysville, Pollocksville, 
Trenton, New Bern, Havelock, Vanceboro, Cove City, Oriental, 
Bayboro, Arapahoe, Vandemere, Jacksonville, Richlands, Swansboro,
and North Topsail Beach
1120 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* TIMING...Tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

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.

&&

$$
Corrected for Timing (text) of High Wind Warning.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
434 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

NCZ103-104-032145-
/O.CAN.KMHX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.WI.Y.0006.180303T0934Z-180305T0300Z/
Outer Banks Dare-Outer Banks Hyde-
Including the cities of Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Manteo, Rodanthe, 
Buxton, Hatteras Village, and Ocracoke
434 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 10 PM EST Sunday. The
High Wind Warning has been cancelled.

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

* TIMING...Through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ095-032145-
/O.CAN.KMHX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.WI.Y.0006.180303T0934Z-180304T2200Z/
Carteret-
Including the cities of Morehead City, Beaufort, Newport, 
Atlantic Beach, and Emerald Isle
434 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 5 PM EST Sunday. The
High Wind Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Through Sunday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ047-032145-
/O.CAN.KMHX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.WI.Y.0006.180303T0934Z-180304T2200Z/
Mainland Dare-
Including the cities of Manns Harbor, Stumpy Point, and East Lake
434 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 5 PM EST Sunday. The
High Wind Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Through Sunday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ046-081-032145-
/O.CAN.KMHX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.WI.Y.0006.180303T0934Z-180304T2200Z/
Tyrrell-Mainland Hyde-
Including the cities of Columbia, Gum Neck, Engelhard, Fairfield,
Ponzer, Scranton, and Swanquarter
434 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 5 PM EST Sunday. The
High Wind Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Through Sunday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1256 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front will approach from the west this afternoon. Low
pressure moving across to the north will strengthen off the mid
Atlantic coast late tonight and pull the cold front through the
area. The region will be in between the deep low pressure system
over the western Atlantic and a strong high pressure system
over the Great Lakes, leading to a prolonged period of gusty
winds Friday through Sunday. The high will settle over the area
Monday into Tuesday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
As of 1245 PM Thursday...Rain has diminished over all but the
far northern zones. Another band of showers expected with the
front. Area of weak instability with CAPE values around 500 J/kg
indicated over South Carolina. Some of this instability could
get into our far southern counties as latest vsbl satellite
imagery showing some breaks in the cloud cover in that area. No
changes made to the forecast high temperatures this afternoon
with upper 60s to lower 70s, if more sunshine occurs. Light
SW/W winds in most areas currently should start to ramp up late
this afternoon as strong surface low swings into western PA by
evening.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 AM FRIDAY/...
As of 400 AM Thursday...Per near term, band of showers/isolated
tstms will move across area during evening ahead of initial cold
front. Precip moving offshore around midnight with clearing
expected west to east overnight as shortwave trough moves
across. Winds will become NW and become gusty by Friday morning.
Min temps dropping to 45-50 with cold advection in wake of
frontal passage.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 3 am Thu...Deep low pressure off the mid-Atlantic coast
Friday will move slowly southeast through the weekend. The
pressure gradient between this feature and strong high pressure
to the west will lead to a prolonged period of gusty northwest
to north winds, and potential coastal flooding this weekend. See
separate coastal flooding section below.

Fri through Wed...Dry through the period. N-S oriented surface
ridge along the MS valley Fri will shift east while slowly
weakening, moving off the eastern seaboard early next week. At
the same time, a vertically-stacked low pressure system moves
slowly southeast off the Delmarva and into the western Atlantic.
Expect very windy conditions for eastern coastal locations as
the pressure gradient tightens between the exiting/deepening low
offshore and high pressure over the Great Lakes. Winds will
diminish early next week as high pressure builds in from the
west. By the weekend into early next week, temperatures will
cool to near or just below normal values.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Short Term /through Friday Afternoon/...
As of 1250 PM Thurs...A mix of MVFR and IFR conditions are
present across the airspace this afternoon. Clouds are quickly
scattering to the south, and will likely reach KOAJ and KEWN in
a few hours. Further north IFR conditions will persist through
the afternoon, with MVFR conditions returning by early evening.
A cold front will bring additional rain to the area this
evening, with thunderstorms possible south of US 70, including
KOAJ. Later tonight, MVFR conditions will quickly scatter behind
the front, with VFR conditions returning overnight. Winds will
increase dramatically by Friday morning as strong low pressure
system forms over the Western Atlantic. Winds will be NW 15-25
kts, with gusts to 25-35 kts on Friday. There will also be
significant LLWS present around 2000 ft at around 40-45 kts.
Windy conditions will continue into this weekend.

Long Term /Fri through Mon/...
As of 3 am Thu...VFR/dry weather through the period, though
low-level wind shear and crosswinds may be an issue Fri into
Sun as deep/strong low pressure off the mid-Atlantic coast moves
slowly away from the eastern seaboard this weekend.

&&

.MARINE...
Short Term /through Tonight/...
As of 1245 PM Thursday...Light S/SW winds currently on the
coastal waters and sounds, mostly 10 knots or less, with seas of
4-5 feet. Winds should start to increase later in the afternoon,
and especially between 06z-09z tonight as strong cyclogenesis
takes place off the northern Outer Banks coast per latest high-
resolution models. Based on some early model trends, will likely
upgrade the Coastal Waters to a Storm Warning on the next update
as frequent gusts to 50 knots or higher will be likely Friday
and Friday night. Seas will build to 8 to 12 feet outer waters
through tonight.

Long Term /Fri through Mon/...
As of 3 am Thu...A prolonged period of very strong winds and
dangerous seas is forecast through the entire long term.

Gale force winds 30-40 kt are forecast to continue through
Sunday across all coastal waters and the Pamlico Sound, and
through Sat on the Albemarle Sound and all rivers. Wind
direction will veer from NW Fri and Fri night to N Sat and
continue into Mon. Wind speeds will diminish to 10-20 knots
early next week as high pressure builds into the region.

Seas through the period will be highest north of Cape Hatteras.
Wave heights across all coastal waters will build from Friday
into Sunday, peaking at 15-20 feet north of Cape Hatteras, 10-15
feet from Hatteras to Ocracoke, 9-12 feet from Ocracoke to Cape
Lookout and 6-9 feet south of Cape Lookout. Seas will slowly
subside early next week, but will remain above 6 feet so small
craft advisory conditions expected.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 3 am Thu...The long duration of strong NW/N winds will
ultimately determine the magnitude of possible soundside and
coastal flooding. Soundside flooding will be a concern around
Hatteras island to possibly Ocracoke and downeast Carteret
County, with oceanside issues expected north of Cape Hatteras
due to large waves and higher than normal astronomical tides.
Models show up to 3 feet above normal on the soundside of
Hatteras island and along the oceanside of Dare County north of
Cape Hatteras. A Coastal Flood Watch is now in effect from late
tonight into Sunday afternoon for Outer Banks Dare County.

Blowout conditions are possible on area rivers. Low water
levels are forecast for the Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse and Bay Rivers
from Friday morning to Saturday morning so a Low Water Advisory
has been issued.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...High Wind Watch from late tonight through Saturday evening for
     NCZ047-103-104.
     Coastal Flood Watch from late tonight through Sunday afternoon
     for NCZ103.
     High Wind Watch from Friday morning through late Friday night
     for NCZ081-095.
MARINE...Low Water Advisory from 5 AM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday for
     AMZ136-137.
     Gale Warning from 4 AM Friday to 5 PM EST Saturday for AMZ131-
     136-137.
     Dense Fog Advisory until 1 PM EST this afternoon for AMZ130-
     135-150-152-154-156-158.
     Gale Warning from 4 AM Friday to 10 PM EST Sunday for AMZ135-
     150.
     Gale Warning from 4 AM Friday to 5 AM EST Sunday for AMZ130.
     Gale Warning from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday for
     AMZ152-154.
     Gale Warning from 6 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Sunday for
     AMZ156-158.

&&

SYNOPSIS...JBM
NEAR TERM...CTC
SHORT TERM...JBM
LONG TERM...HSA
AVIATION...HSA/SGK
MARINE...CTC/JBM/HSA
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...MHX

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
521 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

NCZ029-044>046-079-080-090>094-098-021030-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Greene-Beaufort-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-
Craven-Pamlico-Onslow-
521 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Northwest winds will increase through the day Friday. Wind gusts of
40 to 45 mph are possible Friday afternoon and early evening.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ047-104-021030-
Mainland Dare-Outer Banks Hyde-
521 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ081-095-021030-
Mainland Hyde-Carteret-
521 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ103-021030-
Outer Banks Dare-
521 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Watch.
   Coastal Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Watch.
   Coastal Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.