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Wind Advisory 1, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

January 26, 2021Carteret County, Dare County, Hyde County, North Carolina

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this wind advisory at Jan 26, 2021, 2:41 PM EST for Carteret County, Dare County, Hyde County, North Carolina. It took effect at Jan 28, 2021, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 26, 2021, 2:41 PM EST (19:41 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 28, 2021, 12:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 28, 2021, 9:30 PM EST
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

Counties Carteret County, NC, Dare County, NC, Hyde County, NC

The radar

The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 92 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 92 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Newport, NC at 12:00Z on 2021-01-26Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Newport, NC at 12:00Z on 2021-01-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 248 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
630 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
87 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
248 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
240 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

771 
WWUS72 KMHX 261941
NPWMHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
241 PM EST Tue Jan 26 2021

NCZ196-203>205-270900-
/O.NEW.KMHX.WI.Y.0001.210128T0500Z-210129T0000Z/
East Carteret-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-
Hatteras Island-
Including the cities of Beaufort, Harkers Island, Sea Level, 
Cedar Island, Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, 
Manteo, Ocracoke, Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, 
and Hatteras Village
241 PM EST Tue Jan 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...East Carteret County, and Northern Outer Banks, 
  Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...From midnight Wednesday night to 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
600 
WWUS72 KMHX 270802
NPWMHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
302 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

NCZ196-203>205-272130-
/O.CON.KMHX.WI.Y.0001.210128T0500Z-210129T0000Z/
East Carteret-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-
Hatteras Island-
Including the cities of Beaufort, Harkers Island, Sea Level, 
Cedar Island, Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, 
Manteo, Ocracoke, Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, 
and Hatteras Village
302 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island, Ocracoke Island and Northern Outer 
  Banks, and East Carteret County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
638 
WWUS72 KMHX 271947
NPWMHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
247 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

NCZ196-203>205-280900-
/O.CON.KMHX.WI.Y.0001.210128T0500Z-210129T0000Z/
East Carteret-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-
Hatteras Island-
Including the cities of Beaufort, Harkers Island, Sea Level, 
Cedar Island, Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, 
Manteo, Ocracoke, Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, 
and Hatteras Village
247 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island, Ocracoke Island and Northern Outer 
  Banks, and East Carteret County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
275 
WWUS72 KMHX 280100
NPWMHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
800 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

NCZ196-203>205-281300-
/O.CON.KMHX.WI.Y.0001.210128T0500Z-210129T0000Z/
East Carteret-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-
Hatteras Island-
Including the cities of Beaufort, Harkers Island, Sea Level, 
Cedar Island, Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, 
Manteo, Ocracoke, Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, 
and Hatteras Village
800 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island, Ocracoke Island and Northern Outer 
  Banks, and East Carteret County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight through early Thursday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
324 
WWUS72 KMHX 280747
NPWMHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
247 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

NCZ196-203>205-282130-
/O.CON.KMHX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T0000Z/
East Carteret-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-
Hatteras Island-
Including the cities of Beaufort, Harkers Island, Sea Level, 
Cedar Island, Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, 
Manteo, Ocracoke, Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, 
and Hatteras Village
247 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island, Ocracoke Island and Northern Outer 
  Banks, and East Carteret County.

* WHEN...Through early this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
142 
WWUS72 KMHX 281914
NPWMHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
214 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

NCZ196-203>205-290300-
/O.EXT.KMHX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T0300Z/
East Carteret-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-
Hatteras Island-
Including the cities of Beaufort, Harkers Island, Sea Level, 
Cedar Island, Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, 
Manteo, Ocracoke, Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, 
and Hatteras Village
214 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island, Ocracoke Island and Northern Outer 
  Banks, and East Carteret County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
191 
WWUS72 KMHX 290230
NPWMHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
930 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

NCZ196-203>205-290330-
/O.CAN.KMHX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T0300Z/
East Carteret-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-
Hatteras Island-
Including the cities of Beaufort, Harkers Island, Sea Level, 
Cedar Island, Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, 
Manteo, Ocracoke, Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, 
and Hatteras Village
930 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds continue to gradually diminish across the region and have
cancelled the Wind Advisory.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 26, 6:46 AM ESTGale WatchMHX8 hr
Jan 26, 2:41 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryMHXCarteret, Dare, Hyde55 hr
Jan 26, 2:56 PM ESTGale WarningMHX62 hr
Jan 26, 2:56 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryMHX9 days

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.