Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 2:59AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 11:59pm
Expires:
October 17, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, and West Carteret Counties.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a long duration wind event,
likely extending beyond 8 PM Monday.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description:
Mainland Dare; Mainland Hyde; West Carteret
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov