Salter Path, North Carolina

... Coastal Flood Warning in effect from 8 PM this evening to 7 PM
EST Friday...

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued
a coastal Flood Warning... which is in effect from 8 PM this
evening to 7 PM EST Friday. The coastal Flood Watch is no longer
in effect.

Low pressure will move off the southeast U.S. Coast today as
strong high pressure builds to the north. These systems will
produce strong northeast winds of 25 to 40 mph later today through
Friday along the coast. The strong winds will increase water
levels over the southern Pamlico Sound and produce the threat of
moderate flooding. Areas from Merrimon to Cedar Island are
expected to see water levels rise 3 to 5 feet above normal.

The onshore winds and building surf will create a high threat of
rip currents along the beaches today.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water... and take appropriate action to protect life
and property.

... Flood Watch remains in effect from 7 am EST this morning
through late Thursday night...

The Flood Watch continues 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 7 am EST this morning through late Thursday night

* widespread rain will continue into Thursday night as low
pressure moves slowly northeast off the southeast coast. Total
rainfall amounts are expected to range from 5 to 8 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.

... Wind Advisory in effect from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST
Thursday...

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued
a Wind Advisory... which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to
7 PM EST Thursday.

An area of low pressure will move off the southeast coast today
and pass just off the North Carolina coast tonight through Friday
as high pressure builds to the north. These systems will combine
to produce strong northeast winds of 25 to 35 mph with higher gusts
beginning this evening and continuing through Thursday. The winds
will slowly subside Thursday night through Saturday as the area of
low pressure pushes east of the area.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 31 to 39 mph with higher
gusts are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.