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Storm Warning 3, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this storm warning at Dec 9, 2018, 10:00 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 9, 2018, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 9, 2018, 10:00 AM EST (15:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 9, 2018, 6:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Dec 10, 2018, 6:00 AM EST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
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096 WHUS72 KMHX 091500 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1000 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...STORM FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT AND DANGEROUS SEAS EXPECTED THROUGH MID WEEK... .A prolonged period of strong winds and dangerous seas are expected to develop later today as an area of low pressure slowly lifts along the North Carolina coast. Northeast winds will increase to 25 to 35 knots with gusts 35 to 45 knots. Winds increase to storm force tonight as low pressure deepens rapidly off the Outer Banks. Seas are expected to build to 10 to 18 feet. AMZ135-101000- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-181210T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.SR.W.0003.181210T0000Z-181210T1100Z/ Pamlico Sound- 1000 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a Storm Warning, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Monday. The Gale Warning is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Northeast 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. * WAVES...3 to 5 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves subside. && $$ AMZ130-131-101000- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.W.0024.181209T1700Z-181210T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.SR.W.0003.181210T0000Z-181210T1100Z/ Albemarle Sound-Alligator River- 1000 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a Storm Warning, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Monday. The Gale Warning is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Northeast 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. * WAVES...2 to 4 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves subside. && $$ AMZ152-154-101000- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-181211T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.SR.W.0003.181210T0000Z-181210T1100Z/ S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- 1000 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a Storm Warning, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Monday. The Gale Warning is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Northeast 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. * SEAS...10 to 15 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves subside. && $$ AMZ156-101000- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-181211T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.SR.W.0003.181210T0000Z-181210T1100Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- 1000 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a Storm Warning, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Monday. The Gale Warning is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Northeast 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. * SEAS...8 to 13 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves subside. && $$ AMZ150-101000- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.W.0024.181209T1700Z-181210T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.SR.W.0003.181210T0000Z-181210T1100Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 1000 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a Storm Warning, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Monday. The Gale Warning is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Northeast 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. * SEAS...9 to 14 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves subside. && $$ AMZ158-101000- /O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-181211T0000Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 1000 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WINDS...North 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. * SEAS...6 to 11 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ AMZ136-137-101000- /O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0024.181209T1800Z-181210T1100Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers- 1000 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. * WAVES...Very rough. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$
3 follow-up statements
394 WHUS72 KMHX 092001 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 301 PM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...STORM FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT AND DANGEROUS SEAS EXPECTED THROUGH MID WEEK... .A prolonged period of strong winds and dangerous seas are expected as an area of low pressure slowly lifts along the North Carolina coast. Northeast winds will increase to 25 to 35 knots with gusts 35 to 45 knots. Winds increase to storm force tonight as low pressure deepens off the Outer Banks. Seas are expected to build to 15 to 19 feet. AMZ150-152-154-156-100915- /O.EXT.KMHX.SR.W.0003.181209T2300Z-181210T1100Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- 301 PM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... * WINDS...Northeast 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. * SEAS...12 to 18 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves subside. && $$ AMZ130-131-135-100915- /O.EXT.KMHX.SR.W.0003.181209T2300Z-181210T1100Z/ Albemarle Sound-Alligator River-Pamlico Sound- 301 PM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... * WINDS...Northeast 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. * WAVES...4 to 6 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves subside. && $$ AMZ158-100915- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-181211T0000Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 301 PM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WINDS...North 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. * SEAS...7 to 10 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ AMZ136-137-100915- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-181210T1100Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers- 301 PM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY... * WINDS...North 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. * WAVES...Very rough. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$
278 WHUS72 KMHX 100729 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 229 AM EST Mon Dec 10 2018 ...STRONG WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH TONIGHT WITH DANGEROUS SEAS LIKELY THROUGH MID WEEK... .Continued strong north winds and dangerous seas are expected as an area of low pressure slowly moves east of the coast through tonight. North winds 35 to 45 kts coastal waters will slowly diminish through tonight. Seas as high as 20 feet this morning northern wtrs and 8 to 12 feet south will only slowly subside through Tuesday. AMZ135-101930- /O.CAN.KMHX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181210T1100Z/ /O.EXA.KMHX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-181211T0000Z/ Pamlico Sound- 229 AM EST Mon Dec 10 2018 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a Gale Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM EST this evening. The Storm Warning has been cancelled. * WINDS...North 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. * WAVES...3 to 5 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ AMZ130-131-101500- /O.CAN.KMHX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181210T1100Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-181210T1500Z/ Albemarle Sound-Alligator River- 229 AM EST Mon Dec 10 2018 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a Gale Warning, which is in effect until 10 AM EST this morning. The Storm Warning has been cancelled. * WINDS...Northeast 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. * WAVES...2 to 4 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ AMZ156-101930- /O.CAN.KMHX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181210T1100Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-181211T0600Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- 229 AM EST Mon Dec 10 2018 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a Gale Warning, which is in effect until 1 AM EST Tuesday. The Storm Warning has been cancelled. * WINDS...North 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. * SEAS...10 to 15 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ AMZ136-137-101930- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-181210T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0104.181210T0729Z-181211T0000Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers- 229 AM EST Mon Dec 10 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a Small Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM EST this evening. The Gale Warning has been cancelled. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WAVES...Rough. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas of 6 feet or greater are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ AMZ158-101930- /O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-181211T0600Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 229 AM EST Mon Dec 10 2018 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WINDS...North 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. * SEAS...6 to 11 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ AMZ150-152-154-101100- /O.CON.KMHX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181210T1100Z/ 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 Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- 229 AM EST Mon Dec 10 2018 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WINDS...Northeast 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. * SEAS...16 to 21 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves subside. && $$
876 WHUS72 KMHX 101107 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 607 AM EST Mon Dec 10 2018 ...STRONG WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH TONIGHT WITH DANGEROUS SEAS LIKELY THROUGH MID WEEK... .Continued strong north winds and dangerous seas are expected as an area of low pressure slowly moves east of the coast through tonight. North winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 45 knots coastal waters will slowly diminish through tonight. Seas as high as 20 feet this morning northern waters and 7 to 11 feet south will only slowly subside through Tuesday. AMZ152-154-102315- /O.EXP.KMHX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181210T1100Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-181211T1000Z/ S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- 607 AM EST Mon Dec 10 2018 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST TUESDAY... ...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a Gale Warning, which is in effect until 5 AM EST Tuesday. * WINDS...Northeast 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. * SEAS...14 to 19 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ AMZ150-102315- /O.EXP.KMHX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181210T1100Z/ /O.EXA.KMHX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-181211T0000Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 607 AM EST Mon Dec 10 2018 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a Gale Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM EST this evening. * WINDS...Northeast 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. * SEAS...13 to 19 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ AMZ156-158-102315- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-181211T0600Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 607 AM EST Mon Dec 10 2018 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WINDS...North 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. * SEAS...7 to 12 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ AMZ130-131-101500- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-181210T1500Z/ Albemarle Sound-Alligator River- 607 AM EST Mon Dec 10 2018 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS...Northeast 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. * WAVES...2 to 4 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ AMZ135-102315- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-181211T0000Z/ Pamlico Sound- 607 AM EST Mon Dec 10 2018 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WINDS...North 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. * WAVES...3 to 5 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ AMZ136-137-102315- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-181211T0000Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers- 607 AM EST Mon Dec 10 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WINDS...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WAVES...Rough. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas of 6 feet or greater are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this storm warning went out at Dec 9, 9:30 AM EST, 30 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 9, 9:30 AM EST, 30 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
930 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018
.SYNOPSIS...
A long lasting and significant coastal storm is expected to
impact the region today through early next week. High pressure
will build over the area Tuesday night through Thursday. Another
strong storm system will affect the region the end of next
week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /Through Today/...
As of 930 AM Sun...Snow has ended across nrn coastal plain
counties as warm nose has all but exited our FA. Thus have
cancelled remaining WSW's. Could still be a few wet flakes mixed
in from time to time, but road temps are well above freezing
and not expecting any additional impacts. Focus turns to strong
winds, coastal flooding, and potential flash flooding later
today into this evening as all indications are the low pres
system will bomb up out over the Gulf Stream this evening.
Strong pres falls expected with the passage of the low just
offshore, and strong SE LLJ develops will pump in rich moisture
off the Atlantic leading to a period of heavy rain late today,
mainly for the coastal counties from Carteret to the OBX. Will
have to monitor for potential flash flooding later.
Previous discussion...As of 630 AM Sun...Snow continues to fall
across the coastal plain and is on track to exceed the forecast
of 1-3 inches. Most recent report of 4 inches just to the west
of Greenville, with other reports generally 1-2 inches so far.
Have added an area of sleet to the grids for Lenoir and northern
Duplin counties as Kinston has been reporting sleet for some
time now. The changeover to rain is still expected between mid
to late morning from south to north. Surface temps are holding
steady right around freezing in these areas, but will begin to
warm over the next couple hours.
The rain shield has overspread Eastern NC, and expect rain
rates to pick up through the day becoming heavy at times, as
low pressure deepens just off the Outer Banks. Storm total
rainfall of 2-3 inches is expected with some isolated areas
picking up 3-4 inches.
Winds have picked up recently and are blowing 25-35 mph along
the coast, and will continue to increase through the day as the
low deepens just offshore. A wind advisory continues for the
Outer Banks, Carteret, Hyde, Tyrrell, and Dare counties for wind
gusts 45-50 mph.
Coastal flooding will be an issue across Pamlico Sound adjacent
locations, as well as ocean side north of Cape Hatteras...see
coastal flooding section below.
Temperatures will be inhibited by rain, clouds, and CAA today,
and range from the upper 30s inland to the upper 40s near the
coast. Locations along the SOBX could rise well into the 50s due
to the close proximity to the low pressure center, and the warm
Gulf Stream air.
&&
.SHORT TERM /Tonight/...
As of 645 AM Sun...Low pressure will linger off the coast
tonight, however heavy rain will taper off this evening. Have
PoPs ranging from categorical in the evening to high chance by
Monday morning. Low temps will reach the mid 30s inland, and the
mid to upper 40s near the coast.
&&
.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 645 am Sun...
Monday through Monday night...With low pressure slowly moving
along the coast through Monday, additional precipitation will
be likely. A series of strong mid-level shortwaves will rotate
southeast across the Carolinas embedded in deep 500 mb trough.
Thermal profiles show some mixed precipitation potential
rain/snow later Sunday night through Monday before ending late
Monday night. Surface temperatures will be at or above freezing,
so no accumulations or major impacts are expected. PoPs will
remain high through the period. Minimal diurnal temperature
spread is expected with lows in the low/mid 30s and highs lower
40s well inland to around 50 Outer Banks.
Tuesday through Thursday...Precipitation will move offshore
Tuesday morning as low pressure moves away from the coast and
high pressure builds in from the west with below normal
temperatures. Highs through the period will be in the upper 40s
to mid 50s with lows mainly in the 30s.
Friday through Saturday...Another dynamic storm system will
impact the eastern United States Thursday night into Saturday
night. A strong closed upper level low will move across the
Mississippi Valley and toward the mid-Atlantic. With deep
moisture being drawn north into our area, the potential exists
for some very heavy rainfall with the system, along with strong
gusty winds, that could once again produce coastal flood issues.
Highs will be in the mid 60s Friday, cooling to the lower 60s
Saturday. Lows Friday morning will range from the lower 40s
coastal plain to upper 40s south coast and lower/mid 50s Outer
Banks. Lows Sat morning will be in the upper 40s, with lower/mid
50s Outer Banks.
&&
.AVIATION /14Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Short Term /through tonight/
As of 645 am Sun...IFR conditions forecast at all 4 terminals
through the period as an area of low pressure lifts northeast
along the NC coast. Widespread rain will continue through the
period. A period of snow is expected at the TAF sites KPGV and
KISO through around 13Z this morning, with the snow changing to
rain here by around 14Z. It will be quite gusty with NE winds
gusting to 20-30 kt.
Long Term /Tue through Thu/
As of 645 am Sun...Precipitation will exit the coast Tuesday
morning with high pressure building in from the west. Mostly VFR
conditions are then anticipated for Tuesday afternoon through
Thursday. Expect north winds 10-15 knots Tuesday, north winds
around 5 knots on Wednesday, and east around 5 knots Thursday.
&&
.MARINE...
Short term /through Sunday/...
As of 930 AM Sun...Have inc winds a bit for the marine zones, as
low pres will bomb out just offshore of the OBX as it feeds off
the warm Gulf Stream waters. Am advertising some gale force
gusts developing late today through this evening. Will have to
monitor for potential upgrade to storm warnings later updates.
Previous discussion...As of 645 AM Sun...Very strong winds and
dangerous seas expected to develop by Sunday morning. An area of
low pressure strengthens along the NC coast this afternoon into
early Monday with high pressure remaining to the north
producing a strong gradient. Gale Warnings remain in effect for
the waters, sounds and rivers beginning by early Sunday for
southern waters and Pamlico sound, spreading northward through
the day Sunday. NE winds increase to 25-35 kt with gusts 40-45
kt with seas building to 10-18 ft. A few gusts to Storm Force
will be possible across the outer waters late Sunday and Sunday
night as winds peak.
Long Term /Tue through Thu/
As of 645 am Sun...Winds will become more northerly Tuesday.
These winds will continue to drive rough seas of up to 7-10 feet
through Tuesday afternoon. Winds/seas finally subside Wednesday
as high pressure settles over the mid-Atlantic. Wind/seas will
finally drop below SCA for most of the waters by later on
Wednesday through Thursday, as winds finally veer around to east
Thursday in advance of another approaching strong storm system
to the west.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 645 AM Sun...An area of low pressure is forecast to
strengthen and lift along the NC coast this afternoon into early
Monday. A prolonged period of strong winds are expected to
develop today and continue through Monday night. Based on the
current forecast track and duration of strong winds, coastal
flooding, rough surf and beach erosion will be likely. Minor to
moderate coastal flooding, with water level rises 1-3 ft above
ground (2-4 ft above normal) expected. Coastal Flood and High
Surf Advisories have been issued. Strong NE winds begin later
today, so areas adjacent to the western end of the Pamlico Sound
(in Carteret, Craven, Pamlico, Beaufort, Mainland Hyde
counties) will see water level rises with minor (locally
moderate for areas adjacent to the southern Pamlico Sound)
inundation. Winds become more NNE tonight and Monday, with the
threat expanding to include the oceanside of the Outer Banks
(mainly north of Cape Hatteras) and soundside Outer Banks, from
the Buxton area down to Ocracoke. The greatest threat for beach
erosion, rough surf, and localized ocean overwash will be for
the beaches north of Cape Lookout. Due to the prolonged period
of strong winds and wave run up, the coastal flood threat is
likely to persist for a few days for many coastal locations. A
secondary low will develop offshore of the Carolinas later
Monday into early Tuesday, and may keep gale force winds and
coastal flooding issues in play into Tuesday. Thereafter,
conditions should improve into mid week.
&&
.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Wind Advisory from 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Monday for
NCZ046-047-081.
Wind Advisory until 1 PM EST Monday for NCZ103-104.
Coastal Flood Advisory from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday for NCZ104.
High Surf Advisory until 10 AM EST Monday for NCZ095-104.
Coastal Flood Advisory until 7 PM EST Monday for NCZ103.
High Surf Advisory from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST
Tuesday for NCZ103.
Coastal Flood Advisory until 7 AM EST Monday for NCZ093>095.
Wind Advisory until 7 AM EST Monday for NCZ095.
Coastal Flood Advisory until 4 AM EST Monday for NCZ080-081.
MARINE...Gale Warning from 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Monday for
AMZ136-137.
Gale Warning until 7 PM EST Monday for AMZ135.
Gale Warning until 7 AM EST Monday for AMZ130-131.
Gale Warning until 1 PM EST Tuesday for AMZ152-154.
Gale Warning until 10 PM EST Monday for AMZ156-158.
Gale Warning until 1 PM EST Monday for AMZ150.
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SYNOPSIS...MHX
NEAR TERM...TL/SGK
SHORT TERM...SGK
LONG TERM...HSA
AVIATION...CTC/HSA
MARINE...HSA/TL/SGK
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...MHXHazardous weather outlook, Dec 9, 3:49 AM EST, 6 hours 11 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 349 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 NCZ029-044-079-100900- Martin-Pitt-Greene- 349 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... 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. Winter Weather Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ090-091-100900- Duplin-Lenoir- 349 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... 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. Winter Weather Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ104-100900- Outer Banks Hyde- 349 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM EST MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... 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. Wind Advisory. High Surf Advisory. Coastal Flood Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. High Surf Advisory. Coastal Flood Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ095-100900- Carteret- 349 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM EST MONDAY... 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. Wind Advisory. Coastal Flood Advisory. High Surf Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. High Surf Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ094-100900- Pamlico- 349 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... 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. Coastal Flood Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ081-100900- Mainland Hyde- 349 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EST MONDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST MONDAY... 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. Coastal Flood Advisory. Wind Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ103-100900- Outer Banks Dare- 349 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... 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. Wind Advisory. Coastal Flood Advisory. High Surf Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. Coastal Flood Advisory. High Surf Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ046-047-100900- Tyrrell-Mainland Dare- 349 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST MONDAY... 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. Wind Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ080-100900- Beaufort- 349 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EST MONDAY... 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. Winter Weather Advisory. Coastal Flood Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ093-100900- Craven- 349 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... 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. Coastal Flood Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ092-098-100900- Jones-Onslow- 349 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ045-100900- Washington- 349 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Dec 9, 4:31 AM EST, 5 hours 29 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
431 AM EST SUN DEC 9 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0425 AM SNOW 5.7 NW GREENVILLE 35.66N 77.45W
12/09/2018 M0.5 INCH PITT NC COCORAHS
AMOUNT HAS FALLEN IN THE PAST 2 HOURS.
&&Local storm report, Dec 9, 5:22 AM EST, 4 hours 38 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
522 AM EST SUN DEC 9 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0510 AM SNOW PINETOWN 35.61N 76.86W
12/09/2018 M0.8 INCH BEAUFORT NC TRAINED SPOTTER
&&Local storm report, Dec 9, 6:35 AM EST, 3 hours 25 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
635 AM EST SUN DEC 9 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0631 AM SNOW 5.7 NW GREENVILLE 35.66N 77.45W
12/09/2018 M4.0 INCH PITT NC COCORAHS
4 INCHES IN THE PAST 4 HOURS. SNOW NOW
CHANGING TO RAIN. 4 INCHES ON GRASS, 1 TO 2
INCHES ON PAVED SURFACES.
&&Local storm report, Dec 9, 6:48 AM EST, 3 hours 12 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
648 AM EST SUN DEC 9 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0547 AM SNOW PINETOWN 35.62N 76.86W
12/09/2018 M1.1 INCH BEAUFORT NC PUBLIC
JUST OVER ONE INCH MEASURED IN PINETOWN.
&&
SGKLocal storm report, Dec 9, 6:51 AM EST, 3 hours 9 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
651 AM EST SUN DEC 9 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0615 AM SNOW WINTERVILLE 35.53N 77.42W
12/09/2018 M2.0 INCH PITT NC PUBLIC
2 INCHES MEASURED IN WINTERVILLE, RELAYED
VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
&&
SGKLocal storm report, Dec 9, 8:52 AM EST, 1 hour 8 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
852 AM EST SUN DEC 9 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0835 AM SNOW SNOW HILL 35.46N 77.67W
12/09/2018 M2.0 INCH GREENE NC EMERGENCY MNGR
EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED 1 TO 2 INCHES OF
SNOW THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE COUNTY.
&&
BVMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 10:10 AM EST | High Wind Warning | MHX | 20 hr | |
| Dec 9, 3:49 PM EST | Coastal Flood Warning | MHX | Pamlico | 18 hr |
| Dec 9, 5:09 PM EST | River Flood Warning | MHX | Jones | 16 hr |
| Dec 9, 5:11 PM EST | River Flood Warning | MHX | Craven | 27 hr |
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Sources
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