Tomorrow is forecast to be Much Cooler than today.
Nowcast as of 4:17 PM EST on November 10, 2009
Now
Numerous showers will continue over the southern and inland areas through 530 PM. The best coverage of rain will be west of a line from Williamston to Emerald Isle. Local downpours will drop 1/4 to 1/2 inch in spots.
Forecast for Beaufort
Updated: 2:24 PM EST on November 10, 2009
Flood Watch in effect from Wednesday morning through late Thursday night...
Tonight
Rain. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Veterans Day
Rain. Breezy with highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Breezy. Near steady temperature in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Thursday
Rain. Windy with highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
... Flood Watch in effect from Wednesday morning through late Thursday night...
The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a
* Flood Watch for a portion of eastern North Carolina... including the following areas... Beaufort... Carteret... Craven... Duplin... Greene... Jones... Lenoir... Martin... Mainland Dare... Mainland Hyde... Onslow... Pamlico... Pitt... Tyrrell and Washington.
* From Wednesday morning through late Thursday night.
* Widespread rain will develop later tonight and early Wednesday... then continue into Thursday night as low pressure moves slowly northeast off the southeast coast. Total rainfall amounts are expected to range from 4 to 7 inches... and this will likely lead to significant runoff... with flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas possible.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.