Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 18 at 2:36AM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 17, 2026 - 11:36pm
Expires:
October 18, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.
* 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,
potentially extending beyond 8 AM Tuesday.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description:
Northern Outer Banks; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov