Our office is monitoring several forecasted and potential weather impacts to our area over the next 7 days. Please see below for details.

High Winds and Hazardous Marine Conditions this Weekend

We are forecasted to receive elevated winds between Saturday afternoon and Monday afternoon, as a cold front moves through our area.

• Saturday
  • South winds sustained around 10 mph with gust near 15.
• Sunday
  • South / SW winds, sustained between 15 and 20 mph, with gust near 40.
  • Periods of heavy rain and isolated strong thunderstorms are also possible during the daytime hours.
• Monday
  • West / NW winds, sustained around 10 mph with gusts near 20 through 4pm.

 

Forecasted Wind Graphic (Noon Saturday – Noon Monday)

Forecasted Rain / Thunderstorm Graphic (Noon Saturday – Noon Monday)

Potential Winter Weather Mix for Wednesday (2/19) / Thursday 2/20)

We are monitoring current forecasts trends that have the potential to bring a mix of winter precipitation to our area Wednesday and Thursday of next week. While it is still too early for specific details, we encourage everyone to monitor this developing forecast as we move through the weekend.

Wednesday (2/19) and Thursday (2/20): Rain & Snow Graphic

6am Thursday (2/20) Weather Graphic

Please see below and attached briefing from the National Weather Service for more information. We will continue to share updates as we receive them.

From the National Weather Service, Newport/Morehead City:

A strong cold front will move through ENC on Sunday, and will bring with it multiple minor land hazards, and moderate to significant marine impacts.

Please see the attached one-pager briefing for additional information.

NWS Morehead City Briefing #1 for Strong Cold Front February 16, 2025