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

January 15, 2022Carteret County, Dare County, Hyde County, North Carolina

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this high wind warning at Jan 15, 2022, 3:50 PM EST for Carteret County, Dare County, Hyde County, North Carolina. It took effect at Jan 16, 2022, 3:35 PM EST. It was in force for 5 hr. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jan 15, 2022, 3:50 PM EST (20:50 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 16, 2022, 3:35 PM EST
Expired
Jan 16, 2022, 8:50 PM EST
In force
5 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 20:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 16, 7:10 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGRose Bay, NCTIDELAND EMC REPORTED TREE ON POWERLINES NEAR ROSE BAY.
Jan 16, 7:30 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD8 Ene Ocracoke Village, NCNC DOT REPORTED MODERATE OCEAN OVERWASH WITH SAND ON THE ROADWAY (HWY 12).
Jan 16, 7:30 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOODBuxton, NCNC DOT REPORTED MINOR OVERWASH ON HWY 12 IN BUXTON.
Jan 16, 7:30 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOODMirlo Beach, NCNC DOT REPORTED MINOR OVERWASH ON HWY 12 IN MIRLO BEACH.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 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 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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The text

As transmitted.

924 
WWUS72 KMHX 152050
NPWMHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
350 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

NCZ196-203>205-160900-
/O.UPG.KMHX.HW.A.0001.220116T2100Z-220117T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.HW.W.0002.220116T2100Z-220117T0600Z/
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
350 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

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

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NCZ080-160900-
/O.EXA.KMHX.WI.Y.0002.220116T2100Z-220117T0600Z/
Beaufort-
Including the cities of Washington, Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath, 
and Aurora
350 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaufort County.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ047-081-094-194-195-199-160900-
/O.CON.KMHX.WI.Y.0002.220116T2100Z-220117T0600Z/
Mainland Dare-Mainland Hyde-Pamlico-Southern Craven-West Carteret-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the cities of Manns Harbor, Stumpy Point, East Lake, 
Engelhard, Fairfield, Ponzer, Scranton, Swanquarter, Oriental, 
Bayboro, Arapahoe, Vandemere, New Bern, River Bend, 
Fairfield Harbor, Havelock, Morehead City, Newport, 
Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Stella, Swansboro, Sneads Ferry, 
and North Topsail Beach
350 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico, Coastal Onslow, Mainland Hyde, Mainland Dare, 
  West Carteret and Southern Craven Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
740 
WWUS72 KMHX 160800
NPWMHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
300 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

NCZ203-162100-
/O.CAN.KMHX.HW.W.0002.220116T2100Z-220117T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.WI.Y.0002.220116T2100Z-220117T0200Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the cities of Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, 
Nags Head, and Manteo
300 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.

* WHEN...From late this afternoon 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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-204-205-162100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.HW.W.0002.220116T2100Z-220117T0200Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
Including the cities of Beaufort, Harkers Island, Sea Level, 
Cedar Island, Ocracoke, Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, 
and Hatteras Village
300 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island, and East Carteret 
  County.

* WHEN...From late this afternoon through early this 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...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NCZ047-080-081-094-194-195-199-162100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.WI.Y.0002.220116T2100Z-220117T0200Z/
Mainland Dare-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-Pamlico-Southern Craven-
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
Including the cities of Manns Harbor, Stumpy Point, East Lake, 
Washington, Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath, Aurora, Engelhard, 
Fairfield, Ponzer, Scranton, Swanquarter, Oriental, Bayboro, 
Arapahoe, Vandemere, New Bern, River Bend, Fairfield Harbor, 
Havelock, Morehead City, Newport, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, 
Stella, Swansboro, Sneads Ferry, and North Topsail Beach
300 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico, Coastal Onslow, Mainland Hyde, Beaufort, 
  Mainland Dare, West Carteret and Southern Craven Counties.

* WHEN...From late this afternoon 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.

&&

$$
457 
WWUS72 KMHX 162035
NPWMHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
335 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

NCZ196-204-205-170200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.HW.W.0002.220116T2035Z-220117T0200Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
Including the cities of Beaufort, Harkers Island, Sea Level, 
Cedar Island, Ocracoke, Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, 
and Hatteras Village
335 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island, and East Carteret 
  County.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NCZ047-080-081-094-194-195-199-170200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.WI.Y.0002.220116T2035Z-220117T0200Z/
Mainland Dare-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-Pamlico-Southern Craven-
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
Including the cities of Manns Harbor, Stumpy Point, East Lake, 
Washington, Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath, Aurora, Engelhard, 
Fairfield, Ponzer, Scranton, Swanquarter, Oriental, Bayboro, 
Arapahoe, Vandemere, New Bern, River Bend, Fairfield Harbor, 
Havelock, Morehead City, Newport, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, 
Stella, Swansboro, Sneads Ferry, and North Topsail Beach
335 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Pamlico, Coastal Onslow, Mainland Hyde, Beaufort, 
  Mainland Dare, West Carteret and Southern Craven Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

NCZ203-170845-
/O.EXT.KMHX.WI.Y.0002.220116T2035Z-220117T1400Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the cities of Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, 
Nags Head, and Manteo
335 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
884 
WWUS72 KMHX 170150
NPWMHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
850 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

NCZ196-204-205-171400-
/O.CAN.KMHX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220117T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.WI.Y.0002.220117T0200Z-220117T1800Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
Including the cities of Beaufort, Harkers Island, Sea Level, 
Cedar Island, Ocracoke, Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, 
and Hatteras Village
850 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...East Carteret County, and Ocracoke Island and Hatteras 
  Island.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ047-080-081-094-194-170300-
/O.CAN.KMHX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220117T0200Z/
Mainland Dare-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-Pamlico-Southern Craven-
Including the cities of Manns Harbor, Stumpy Point, East Lake, 
Washington, Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath, Aurora, Engelhard, 
Fairfield, Ponzer, Scranton, Swanquarter, Oriental, Bayboro, 
Arapahoe, Vandemere, New Bern, River Bend, Fairfield Harbor, 
and Havelock
850 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

NCZ195-199-171200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220117T1200Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
Including the cities of Morehead City, Newport, Atlantic Beach, 
Emerald Isle, Stella, Swansboro, Sneads Ferry, 
and North Topsail Beach
850 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Coastal Onslow and West Carteret Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ203-171400-
/O.EXT.KMHX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220117T1800Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the cities of Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, 
Nags Head, and Manteo
850 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind 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 high wind warning went out at Jan 15, 12:55 PM EST, 2 hours 55 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 15, 12:55 PM EST, 2 hours 55 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1255 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will build over the area from the north today. A
strong low pressure system will impact the area Sunday and
Monday, bringing multiple hazards. High pressure will build over
the area through mid week, sliding off the coast late week
ahead of an approaching cold front.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
As of 1010 AM Sat...Forecast on track with no changes needed.

Prev disc...Today will be the proverbial calm before the storm
as high pressure continues to build south into the area. High
clouds will increase and become more opaque late as a gathering
storm approaches from the southwest. It will be much colder than
Friday thanks to low level cold advection which will limit
highs to mainly 40-45 degrees.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 AM SUNDAY/...
As of 645 AM Sat...As developing low pressure approaches from
the southwest, clouds will thicken and lower. Despite the cloud
cover, a relatively cold airmass will be in place which will
result in low temperatures at or just below freezing across most
of eastern NC just inland from the coast. This will be critical
as moisture associated with the low will begin to overspread
the area from the southwest between 8-10Z, and will begin as
light sleet, light freezing rain and possibly light snow,
especially in areas along and west of Highway 17. Although
accumulations are expected to be light/minor, a few slick spots
will form on roads in well inland, especially on bridges and
overpasses. Therefore a Winter Weather Advisory has been posted
for these areas.

Sunday...The mixed wintry precipitation inland will change over
to all rain by noon. Rain, heavy at times with possible
thunderstorms will occur across all of eastern NC, as the
developing low tracks from GA to northeast NC by evening.
Widespread rainfall amounts of 1-2" with locally higher amounts
will occur through Sunday evening. The SPC has placed the
immediate coast of NC in a "Marginal" severe threat for the
afternoon and evening for the potential for occasional damaging
winds and a brief tornado. Although shear will be strong, the
main limiting factor will be instability as CAPES are forecast
to be less than <500 J/kg.

Winds will be increasing late in the day with the strongest
winds expected along the coast where gusts to 60 mph will be
possible from Down East Carteret county to the Outer Banks. A
High Wind Watch has been issued for this area, with wind
advisories issued for the counties just west of the High Wind
Watch for wind gusts to 45 mph. Storm to Gale Force winds will
result in coastal flooding adjacent to the Pamlico Sound and the
Pamlico/Pungo Sunday afternoon and evening. The coastal flood
threat will then shift to the Outer Banks late Sunday evening
and continue into Mon as the low lifts north and the flow comes
around to the west. Please see the Coastal Flood Discussion
below for details.

Highs will range from the low to mid 60s coast to around 50 over
the coastal plain. There continues to be differences on how the
fast the precipitation ends with the faster GFS/ECMWF ending
inland in the late evening and the slower CMC/NAM keeping
precipitation through the early evening.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 430 AM Saturday...A complex low pressure system will
impact Eastern NC Sunday through Monday with several potential
hazards. High pressure returns Tuesday and Wednesday, ahead of
another front expected to cross the region on Thursday.

Monday through Thursday...High pressure builds in from the west
behind the departing strong low pressure system late Monday
into Tuesday, with temps likely remaining below normal with
highs mostly in the 40s to 50s and lows in the upper 20s and
30s. Winds will be gusty on Monday, due to the gradient between
the strong low moving north into New England and high pressure
building in from the Deep South states. A cold front will
approach from the west late Wed and cross the region Thurs into
Thursday night. The front hangs up just off the NC/SC coast,
oriented SW to NE, with potential for shortwave troughs to
impact ENC Friday afternoon which may lead to wintry precip.
Timing of shortwaves aloft and location of moisture axis remain
the determining factors for sensible wx at this time.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
SHORT TERM /through Sunday/...
As of 1255 PM Sat... No significant changes to forecast
thinking since the previous update. Light northerly winds and
VFR conditions will continue through this afternoon and evening.
Clouds are then forecast to increase and lower overnight as low
pressure approaches from the southwest. Sub VFR conditions are
forecast to overspread the region from southwest to northeast
Sunday morning after 9Z as a wintry mix of sleet, freezing rain,
and snow develops around sunrise especially at inland sites
such as OAJ/ISO/PGV. Elsewhere, rain showers are forecast
Sunday morning. Wintry mix inland is then forecast to transition
to rain by about mid morning on Sunday with rain becoming heavy
at times during the afternoon across all areas. This will bring
a threat for lower visibilities in the heaviest rain as well as
sub MVFR conditions late tomorrow morning and tomorrow
afternoon. In addition to this, winds will become northeast to
easterly and increase to 10-15 knots with gusts in excess of 20
knots by Sunday morning as well.

LONG TERM /Sunday night through Wednesday/...
As of 430 AM Sat...Sub-VFR conditions likely Sunday night as a
strong low pressure system impacts the region. Rain may be
moderate to heavy at times into early Sunday night. Could see
crosswind component in gusty winds late Sunday into Monday. VFR
conditions return Monday and persist Tue and Wed as high
pressure builds in from the west.

&&

.MARINE...
SHORT TERM /through Tonight/...
As of 645 AM Sat...Dangerous marine conditions are forecast to
continue becoming even worse late tonight and peaking on Sunday
night as a developing low pressure system crosses the region.
Storm Warnings have been issued for the Pamlico Sound and the
coastal waters, with Gale Warnings in effect for the remainder
of the waters. Today will see briefly improving conditions as N
winds 15-25 kt this morning diminish to 10-15 kt this afternoon
into this evening. Winds will become NE and increase to 20-25 kt
after midnight as the low approaches from the southwest. Seas
will remain elevated well in excess of 6 ft north of Ocracoke
through tonight while south 3-5 ft seas continue through this
evening then build 4-7 ft late tonight.

LONG TERM /Sunday through Wednesday/...
As of 415 AM Sat...Veering winds from NE to SE are expected to
increase substantially Sunday as a low pressure system
approaches from the southwest and deepens over the area with
Storm to Gale Force conditions expected across all of the waters
Sunday into Monday. Seas build in excess of of 10 ft Sunday in
response to increasing winds, peaking at 20 ft late Sunday
night. Once Gales diminish Monday afternoon, seas are expected
to remain at SCA levels through midday Tuesday. High pressure
builds over the area Tuesday into Wednesday, resulting in winds
and seas dropping below SCA levels Tues night.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 645 AM Sat...Coastal Flood Watches and Warnings have been
issued for the Outer and Inner Banks areas. Strong low pressure
system will impact the area Sunday into Monday, with potential
for minor to locally moderate coastal flooding. It continues to
look like water level rises of 1-3 ft above ground level (AGL)
will be likely for areas adjacent to the coast, the Pamlico
Sound and the Neuse/Bay/Pamlico/Pungo Rivers. Rough surf is also
likely to result in ocean overwash and beach erosion. Rapid
water level rises will be possible for soundside areas adjacent
to the Pamlico Sound as strong SE winds late Sunday becoming WSW
Sunday night and Monday.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Wind Advisory from 4 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday for NCZ047-
     081-094-194-195-199.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 3 AM to noon EST Sunday for
     NCZ029-044-045-079-080-090>092-193-198.
     High Wind Watch from Sunday afternoon through late Sunday
     night for NCZ196-203>205.
     Coastal Flood Advisory from 1 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday for
     NCZ094-194-196.
     Coastal Flood Watch from Sunday evening through Monday
     afternoon for NCZ203.
     Coastal Flood Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday
     morning for NCZ080-081.
     Coastal Flood Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday
     evening for NCZ204-205.
MARINE...Gale Warning from 4 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday for AMZ131-
     136-137-230-231.
     Storm Warning from 4 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday for AMZ135-
     150-152-154-156-158.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MHX
NEAR TERM...JME/MS
SHORT TERM...JME
LONG TERM...DAG
AVIATION...DAG/JME/RCF
MARINE...DAG/JME
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...MHX
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 15, 6:15 AM EST, 9 hours 35 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, 4:18 PM ESTCoastal Flood WarningMHXBeaufort, Dare, Hyde52 hr
Jan 15, 4:18 PM ESTHigh Surf AdvisoryMHXCarteret, Dare, Hyde, Onslow52 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.