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High Surf Advisory 3, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

January 15, 20224 counties in North Carolina

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this high surf advisory at Jan 15, 2022, 4:18 PM EST for 4 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Jan 16, 2022, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 32 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 15, 2022, 4:18 PM EST (21:18 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 16, 2022, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 17, 2022, 8:33 PM EST
In force
32 hr
Issued by
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

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

The radar

The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:17 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, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 61 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 2022-01-15Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Newport, NC at 12:00Z on 2022-01-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -45 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
1081 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
41 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-45 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
47 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high surf advisory 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 high surf advisory went out at Jan 15, 3:58 PM EST, 20 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 15, 3:58 PM EST, 20 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 15, 6:15 AM EST, 10 hours 3 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
615 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

NCZ029-044-045-079-090>092-193-198-161115-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Greene-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Northern Craven-
Inland Onslow-
615 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON EST SUNDAY...

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...Sunday through Friday.

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

   Winter Weather Advisory.

A storm system late this weekend has the potential to bring a period
of wintry precipitation, including freezing rain, sleet and snow to
the area Sunday morning. A change to all rain is expected by Sunday
afternoon as temperatures warm well above freezing with periods of
heavy rain through Sunday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ080-161115-
Beaufort-
615 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON EST SUNDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY 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...Sunday through Friday.

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 Watch.

A storm system late this weekend has the potential to bring a period
of wintry precipitation, including freezing rain, sleet and snow to
the area Sunday morning. A change to all rain is expected by Sunday
afternoon as temperatures warm well above freezing with periods of
heavy rain through Sunday night.

Strong southeast winds Sunday will shift into the southwest to west
Sunday night into Monday. Minor to locally moderate water level
rises will be possible for areas adjacent to the coast, Pamlico
Sound, Neuse, Bay and Pungo Rivers.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ203-161115-
Northern Outer Banks-
615 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

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...Sunday through Friday.

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.

A storm system late this weekend will bring heavy rain and strong
winds to the area Sunday and Sunday night. Precipitation may begin
as a wintry mix of sleet or areas of freezing rain early Sunday
morning before changing quickly to all rain by mid Sunday morning.
Heavy rain and gusty winds are likely Sunday afternoon and Sunday
night.

Strong southeast winds Sunday will shift into the southwest to west
Sunday night into Monday. Minor to locally moderate water level rises
will be possible for areas adjacent to the coast, and the Pamlico
Sound. High surf may lead to ocean overwash and beach erosion along
the coast.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ094-194-161115-
Pamlico-Southern Craven-
615 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY...

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...Sunday through Friday.

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.

A storm system late this weekend will bring heavy rain and strong
winds to the area Sunday and Sunday night. Precipitation may begin
as a wintry mix of sleet or areas of freezing rain early Sunday
morning before changing quickly to all rain by mid Sunday morning.
Heavy rain and gusty winds are likely Sunday afternoon and Sunday
night.

Strong southeast winds Sunday will shift into the southwest to west
Sunday night into Monday. Minor to locally moderate water level rises
will be possible for areas adjacent to the coast, Pamlico Sound,
Neuse, Bay and Pungo Rivers. High surf may lead to ocean overwash and
beach erosion along the coast.

Thunderstorms will be possible Sunday afternoon and evening with an
isolated severe storm possible which could produce occasional
damaging wind gusts or a brief tornado.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ081-161115-
Mainland Hyde-
615 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY...

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...Sunday through Friday.

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

   Coastal Flood Watch.
   Wind Advisory.

A storm system late this weekend will bring heavy rain and strong
winds to the area Sunday and Sunday night. Precipitation may begin
as a wintry mix of sleet or areas of freezing rain early Sunday
morning before changing quickly to all rain by mid Sunday morning.
Heavy rain and gusty winds are likely Sunday afternoon and Sunday
night.

Strong southeast winds Sunday will shift into the southwest to west
Sunday night into Monday. Minor to locally moderate water level
rises will be possible for areas adjacent to the coast, Pamlico
Sound, Neuse, Bay and Pungo Rivers.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ196-161115-
East Carteret-
615 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY 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...Sunday through Friday.

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 Wind Watch.

A storm system late this weekend will bring heavy rain and strong
winds to the area Sunday and Sunday night. Heavy rain and gusty
winds are likely Sunday afternoon and Sunday night.

Strong southeast winds Sunday will shift into the southwest to west
Sunday night into Monday. Minor to locally moderate water level
rises will be possible for areas adjacent to the coast, Pamlico
Sound, and Neuse River. High surf may lead to ocean overwash and
beach erosion along the coast.

Thunderstorms will be possible Sunday afternoon and evening with an
isolated storms which could produce occasional damaging wind gusts
or a brief tornado.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ047-195-199-161115-
Mainland Dare-West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
615 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY...

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...Sunday through Friday.

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

   Wind Advisory.

A storm system late this weekend will bring heavy rain and strong
winds to the area Sunday and Sunday night. Precipitation may begin
as a wintry mix of sleet or areas of freezing rain early Sunday
morning before changing quickly to all rain by mid Sunday morning.
Heavy rain and gusty winds are likely Sunday afternoon and Sunday
night.

Strong southeast winds Sunday will shift into the southwest to west
Sunday night into Monday. Minor to locally moderate water level
rises will be possible for areas adjacent to the coast with high
surf which may lead to ocean overwash and beach erosion along the
coast.

Thunderstorms will be possible Sunday afternoon and evening over
coastal Onslow and Carteret counties with an isolated storm which
could produce occasional damaging wind gusts or a brief tornado.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ046-161115-
Tyrrell-
615 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

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...Sunday through Friday.

A storm system late this weekend will bring heavy rain and strong
winds to the area Sunday and Sunday night. Precipitation may begin
as a wintry mix of sleet or areas of freezing rain early Sunday
morning before changing quickly to all rain by mid Sunday morning.
Heavy rain and gusty winds are likely Sunday afternoon and Sunday
night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ204-205-161115-
Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
615 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY 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...Sunday through Friday.

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.

Heavy rain and gusty winds are likely Sunday afternoon and Sunday
night.

Strong southeast winds Sunday will shift into the southwest to west
Sunday night into Monday. Minor to locally moderate water level rise
will be possible for areas adjacent to the coast including the
Pamlico Sound. High surf may lead to ocean overwash and beach
erosion along the coast.

Thunderstorms will be possible Sunday afternoon and evening with an
isolated storm which could produce occasional damaging wind gusts or
a brief tornado.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 14, 7:23 PM ESTGale WatchMHX7 hr
Jan 15, 2:28 AM ESTHigh Wind WatchMHXCarteret, Dare, Hyde13 hr
Jan 15, 2:28 AM ESTWind AdvisoryMHXBeaufort, Carteret, Craven, Dare, Hyde, Onslow and 1 more48 hr
Jan 15, 2:35 AM ESTGale WarningMHX3 days
Jan 15, 2:35 AM ESTStorm WarningMHX48 hr
Jan 15, 2:38 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryMHXBeaufort, Craven, Duplin, Greene, Jones, Lenoir and 4 more35 hr
Jan 15, 4:29 AM ESTCoastal Flood WatchMHXBeaufort, Dare, Hyde12 hr
Jan 15, 4:29 AM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryMHXBeaufort, Carteret, Craven, Dare, Hyde, Onslow and 1 more48 hr
Jan 15, 3:50 PM ESTHigh Wind WarningMHXCarteret, Dare, Hyde29 hr
Jan 15, 4:18 PM ESTCoastal Flood WarningMHXBeaufort, Dare, Hyde52 hr

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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.