Rain. Windy. Near steady temperature in the upper 40s. North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Friday
Cloudy with a chance of rain. Patchy drizzle in the afternoon. Near steady temperature around 50. North winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Cloudy. A slight chance of rain with patchy drizzle in the evening. Near steady temperature in the upper 40s. North winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. Warmer with highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 am EST Friday...
A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 am EST Friday.
Gusty winds combined with saturated soils from recent heavy rainfall will lead to a few downed trees and scattered power outages. Winds of 15 to 25 mph will occasionally gust to 30 to 40 mph.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Drivers should use extra caution. Be alert for possible branches and other tree debris in the roadway.
Local Storm Report
11/12/2009 1019 am
2 miles se of Roanoke rapid, Halifax County.
Flash flood, reported by Emergency Mngr.
Patch rubber Road in Roanoke Rapids has been closed due to high water.
11/12/2009 0950 am
1 miles WSW of Roanoke rapi, Halifax County.
Flash flood, reported by law enforcement.
Hinson street in Roanoke Rapids is impassable due to high water and has been closed.
11/12/2009 0900 am
10 miles W of Roanoke rapid, Halifax County.
Non-thunderstorm wind damage, reported by law enforcement.