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Weather Alert

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a* Flash Flood Warning for...Southwestern Carteret County in eastern North Carolina...Western Craven County in eastern North Carolina...Greene County in eastern North Carolina...Jones County in eastern North Carolina...Northern Lenoir County in eastern North Carolina...Northeastern Onslow County in eastern North Carolina...Southwestern Pitt County in eastern North Carolina...* Until 945 AM EDT.* At 638 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producingheavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rainhave fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible inthe warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to beginshortly.HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.SOURCE...Radar.IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urbanareas, highways, streets and underpasses as well asother poor drainage and low-lying areas.* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...Greenville, New Bern, Kinston, Morehead City, Farmville, RiverBend, Stella, Swansboro, Grifton, Phillips Crossroads, Hubert,Cape Carteret, Snow Hill, Maysville, Silverdale, Fort Barnwell,Jasper, Tuscarora, Graingers and Rhems.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.&&FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED;EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...2-3 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

Weather Alert

This product covers Eastern North Carolina**DEBBY HAS MADE LANDFALL IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND WILL CONTINUE TOIMPACT EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA**NEW INFORMATION---------------* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:- The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical StormWarning for Coastal Onslow and West Carteret- A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for East Carteret* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Onslow, EastCarteret, and West Carteret* STORM INFORMATION:- About 280 miles west-southwest of Buxton NC or about 200 mileswest-southwest of Morehead City NC- 33.2N 79.7W- Storm Intensity 50 mph- Movement Northwest or 325 degrees at 5 mphSITUATION OVERVIEW------------------The center of Tropical Storm Debby made landfall in the Bulls Bayarea of South Carolina earlier this morning. Debby will continuenorthwards and eventually track through central North Carolina tonightand push north into the Mid-Atlantic on Friday.The main threat for eastern North Carolina continues to be periods ofheavy rain with additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches, withlocally higher amounts possible. The highest rainfall totals areexpected for areas south of Highway 70. This will bring the threat oflocalized flash flooding especially in low-lying, urban, and poordrainage areas. The threat of river flooding will also increasethrough this weekend and could linger into next week.Tropical storm force winds could impact portions of eastern NorthCarolina this afternoon with strong winds continuing through earlyFriday morning, potentially bringing scattered tree damage and poweroutages.A few tornadoes could produce locally significant damage throughtonight.Along the coast, minor storm surge with inundation 1 to 3 feet aboveground level is possible this evening into Friday morning. There alsoremains potential for minor ocean overwash along the coast throughlate week. Stronger and more frequent rip currents will also existalong area beaches into this weekend.Dangerous marine conditions are expected for the coastal waters,sounds and rivers, with strong winds and dangerous seas. This willcreate treacherous conditions for mariners.POTENTIAL IMPACTS-----------------* FLOODING RAIN:Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possibleextensive impacts across Eastern North Carolina south of HWY70.Potential impacts include:- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.- Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks inmultiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches maybecome dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers maybecome stressed.- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiplecommunities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washedaway. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water withunderpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous.Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited tosignificant impacts across Eastern North Carolina north of HWY70.* TORNADOES:Prepare for a dangerous tornado event having possible significantimpacts across Eastern North Carolina. Potential impacts include:- The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the executionof emergency plans during tropical events.- Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spotsof considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures.- Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobilehomes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped oruprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about.Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll.* SURGE:Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impactsacross coastal North Carolina. Potential impacts in this areainclude:- Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly alongimmediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areasfarther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.- Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspreadwith surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places wheresurge water covers the road.- Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainlyin usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.Elsewhere across Eastern North Carolina, little to no impact isanticipated.* WIND:Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts acrosscoastal North Carolina from Ocracoke Inlet south. Potential impacts inthis area include:- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchoredmobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped oruprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees areshallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urbanor heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions onbridges and other elevated roadways.- Scattered power and communications outages.Elsewhere across Eastern North Carolina, little to no impact isanticipated.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS----------------------------------* EVACUATIONS:Follow the advice of local officials.* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on theexact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damagingwind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from thecenter of the storm.If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such asnear the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poordrainage area, in a valley, or near an already swollen river, plan tomove to safe shelter on higher ground.Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders thatare issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives ofothers.Check on those who may not be fully aware of the situation or who areunable to make personal preparations.If you are a visitor, know the name of the county or parish in whichyou are located and where it is relative to current watches andwarnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about theironsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especiallypertaining to area visitors.Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local newsoutlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changesto the forecast.There is a threat from tornadoes with this storm. Have multiple waysto receive Tornado Warnings. Be ready to shelter quickly.* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.orgNEXT UPDATE-----------The next local statement will be issued by the National WeatherService in Newport/Morehead City NC around 12 PM EDT, or sooner ifconditions warrant.

Weather Alert

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDTFRIDAY NIGHT...* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt andrough waters.* WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers.* WHEN...Until midnight EDT Friday night.* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smallervessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.&&

Weather Alert

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including thefollowing areas, Beaufort, Coastal Onslow, Duplin, East Carteret,Greene, Hatteras Island, Inland Onslow, Jones, Lenoir, MainlandDare, Mainland Hyde, Martin, Northern Craven, Northern OuterBanks, Ocracoke Island, Pamlico, Pitt, Southern Craven, Tyrrell,Washington and West Carteret.* WHEN...Through Friday evening.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensivestreet flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Tropical Cyclone Debby will continue to produce periods ofheavy rainfall across eastern North Carolina through Friday.Additional rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches with locallyhigher amounts will be possible. If these amountsmaterialize, there will be an increased risk of significantflooding of urban, low lying, and poor drainage areas thisweek. Where the heaviest rainfall rates occur, there will bethe potential for flash flooding as well.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodPRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take actionshould Flash Flood Warnings be issued.&&

Weather Alert

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 613 UNTIL1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON WHICH REPLACES A PORTION OF TORNADO WATCH612. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREASIN NORTH CAROLINA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 15 COUNTIESIN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINABEAUFORT CARTERET CRAVENDARE DUPLIN GREENEHYDE JONES LENOIRMARTIN ONSLOW PAMLICOPITT TYRRELL WASHINGTONTHIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARAPAHOE, ATLANTIC BEACH,EMERALD ISLE, AURORA, BATH, BAYBORO, BEAUFORT, BELHAVEN, BETHEL,BEULAVILLE, BUXTON, CHOCOWINITY, COLUMBIA, COVE CITY, CRESWELL,ENGELHARD, FAIRFIELD, FAISON, FARMVILLE, GREENVILLE, GRIFTON,GRIMESLAND, GUM NECK, HAVELOCK, HOOKERTON, JACKSONVILLE,JAMESVILLE, KENANSVILLE, KINSTON, KITTY HAWK, LA GRANGE, MANTEO,MAYSVILLE, MOREHEAD CITY, NAGS HEAD, NEW BERN, NEWPORT,NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH, OAK CITY, OCRACOKE, ORIENTAL, PINK HILL,PLYMOUTH, POLLOCKSVILLE, RICHLANDS, ROBERSONVILLE, RODANTHE,ROPER, SCRANTON, SNOW HILL, STUMPY POINT, SWANQUARTER, SWANSBORO,TRENTON, VANCEBORO, VANDEMERE, WALLACE, WALSTONBURG, WARSAW,WASHINGTON, AND WILLIAMSTON.

Weather Alert

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 613 UNTIL1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON WHICH REPLACES A PORTION OF TORNADO WATCH612. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREASTHE NEW WATCH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ADJACENT COASTAL WATERSALLIGATOR RIVER PAMLICO SOUNDPAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS NEUSE AND BAY RIVERSS OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NMS OF OREGON INLET TO CAPE HATTERAS NC OUT 20 NMS OF CAPE HATTERAS TO OCRACOKE INLET NC OUT 20 NMINCLUDING THE MONITOR NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARYS OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NMS OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NMALBEMARLE SOUND CROATAN AND ROANOKE SOUNDS