Beaufort County Emergency Services is alerting residents about the coastal storm heading into the region today. According to Chris Newkirk, chief of fire/emergency management, the following weather is expected:

• Sustained winds between 18 and 25 mph, with gusts of 35 to 40 mph possible today. We are forecasted to experience our highest winds between noon and 8 p.m.
• We are expecting to receive 1 ½ inches of rain between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. today.

Beaufort County Emergency Services will continue to monitor this system and pass along any developments.

Please stay tuned to local media outlets for watches / warnings.