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The latest update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included minor timing adjustments and the continuation of elevated winds through Thursday afternoon. These changes have been highlighted below.

Winds

• South winds are expected to increase after midnight tonight, becoming sustained between 20 and 25 mph after sunrise tomorrow morning and continuing through sunset. Most areas are forecasted to experience frequent gust of 40 to 45 mph between 10am and 4pm.
• Our winds are expected to transition overnight tonight, becoming west, sustained between 15 and 20 mph with gust around 30 through the daylight hours on Thursday.

Hourly Wind Graphic for 9am Wednesday – 7am Friday

Elevated Water Levels

• Our forecasted wind conditions will cause our waterways to experience higher than normal levels of 1 to 2 feet. While elevated, these levels typically have minimal impacts to homes and roadways)

Rain / Thunderstorms

• Rain is expected to move into our areas around 11am and continue through 9pm.
  • Our heaviest rains are forecasted to occur between 1pm and 6pm tomorrow afternoon with most areas receiving between 1 and 1 ½ inches.
• Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain, damaging winds with gust up to 60 mph, and possible tornados are forecasted to move through our area between 2pm and 6pm this afternoon.
  • Beaufort Co. has been included in the “Enhanced” weather outlook, meaning numerous severe storms are possible.
  • We are monitoring an increasing risk of isolated tornados.

Rain / Thunderstorm Graphic – 3pm Wednesday

Hourly Rain / Thunderstorm Graphic for Wednesday

Please see the email below and attached from the NWS for additional information.

We encourage everyone to monitor local media outlets for any additional updates and ensure that you, your family, friends, and neighbors have a means of being notified of any watches and / or warnings that may be issued. (Phone apps with push notifications, weather radio, etc.)

 

From the National Weather Service:

We continue to forecast a strong cold front to move through eastern North Carolina this afternoon and evening, bringing with it the risk of multiple minor to moderate land hazards and moderate to significant marine impacts. Attached is the latest and final full briefing.

Key Points

– Severe thunderstorm risk has remained unchanged front the previous forecast. The greatest threat remains damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph, along with a couple tornadoes.

– Winds outside of storms can be hazardous on their own.

– Coastal flooding will be a concern with the strong southerly winds ahead of the front. Forecasted west/southwest winds behind the cold front have increased, resulting in elevated water levels for sound-side Outer Banks Wednesday night into Thursday.

– Hazardous seas pose a threat for minor beach erosion and localized ocean overwash for beaches vulnerable to southerly-southeasterly swell and winds.

– Periods of heavy rainfall with storm totals of 0.5 – 1.5″ may result in poor visibilities and minor ponding on roads.

March 5th 2025 Cold Front Briefing #4