Myrtle Beach, SC

3:09 AM EST on February 12, 2012 (GMT -0500)
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Lon: 78.8° W
Lat: 33.8° N
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Weather Summary
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Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
27.9 °F
Feels Like 22 °F
Wind(mph)
5.0
Sunrise / Set
7:03 AM
5:56 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tonight
Clear 22 °F
Clear
Sunday
Clear 43 °F
Clear
Sunday Night
Clear 23 °F
Clear
Monday
Clear 52 | 38 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Chance of Rain 58 | 45 °F
Chance of Rain
40% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 63 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.10 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
41%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KCRE 120753Z 32012G20KT 10SM CLR M02/M16 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND 33028/0737 SLP200 T10221161
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Temperature
Windchill
22 °F
Dew Point
7 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
5.0 mph from WNW
Wind Gust
11.0 mph
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0 out of 16
Pollen
6.60 out of 12
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Regional Forecast for Coastal Horry
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Wind chill values as low as 7 above in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming west in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds around 5 mph...becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Tuesday and Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows in the mid 40s.
Wednesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning... then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning...then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
Thursday Night and Friday
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 50s.
Source: NWS at 11:55 PM EST on February 11, 2012
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Sunday, 12
Clear
43 | 23 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Clear
52 | 38 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Rain
58 | 45 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
63 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Partly Cloudy
63 | 47 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
63 | 43 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 18
Partly Cloudy
58 | NA
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Source: NWS at 11:55 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Horry
Overnight
nt_sunny Clear and brisk. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Wind chill values as low as 8 above.
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Wind chill values as low as 7 above in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 23 | 8 38 | 7 37 | 11 30 | 17
Wind 17 mph NW 14 mph NNW 9 mph WNW 7 mph WNW
Humidity 53% 27% 33% 59%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:03 AM
5:56 PM
Source: NWS at 11:55 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Horry
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming west in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds around 5 mph...becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 27 | 18 46 | 18 47 | 23 42 | 30
Wind 5 mph NW 3 mph NW 4 mph WSW 3 mph SSW
Humidity 71% 33% 38% 61%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 2% 7% 25% 49%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:02 AM
5:57 PM
Source: NWS at 11:55 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Horry
Tuesday and Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows in the mid 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 40 | 33 54 | 39 52 | 44 48 | 47
Wind 0 mph WNW 1 mph WNW 3 mph SSW 6 mph South
Humidity 77% 57% 76% 96%
Chance of Precip. 10% 40% 40% 40%
Cloud Cover 68% 79% 79% 79%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:01 AM
5:58 PM
Source: NWS at 11:55 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Horry
Wednesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning... then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 45 58 | 47 57 | 47 50 | 45
Wind 6 mph West 4 mph NNW 2 mph NNW 1 mph NNW
Humidity 99% 66% 70% 86%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 72% 66% 53% 41%
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:00 AM
5:59 PM
Source: NWS at 11:55 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Horry
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning...then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
Thursday Night and Friday
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 45 58 | 47 57 | 49 51 | 49
Wind 0 mph North 4 mph North 6 mph SSW 7 mph SSW
Humidity 97% 65% 74% 93%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 47% 53% 63% 73%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:59 AM
5:59 PM
Source: NWS at 11:55 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Horry
Thursday Night and Friday
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 50s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 47 60 | 49 57 | 47 50 | 44
Wind 6 mph SW 7 mph NW 5 mph North 10 mph North
Humidity 94% 66% 68% 78%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 74% 75% 69% 63%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:59 AM
5:59 PM
Source: NWS at 11:55 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Horry
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 50s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 39 56 | 38 53 | 40 50 | 44
Wind 11 mph NE 5 mph East 7 mph NW 10 mph North
Humidity 79% 53% 63% 78%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 57% 51% 49% 63%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:59 AM
5:59 PM
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February 12, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KCRE) 57 °F 37 °F
Record (KCRE) 73 °F (2009) 22 °F (1955)
Yesterday 56 °F 48 °F
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Place Temperature
Springmaid Pier, SC 53.1 °F
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Astronomy
Feb. 12, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:03 AM EST 5:56 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:37 AM EST 6:21 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:08 AM EST 6:51 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:38 AM EST 7:20 PM EST
Moon 11:31 PM EST 9:39 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 44m
Length of Day
10h 53m
Tomorrow will be 1m 54s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 76% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Feb 14
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Feb 21
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Mar 8
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33 °F
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Beaufort
33 °F
Hilton Head Island
32 °F
Manning
32 °F
Moncks Corner
21 °F
Greenville
21 °F
Rock Hill
21 °F
Greenville/Spartanburg
23 °F
Greenville Downtown
23 °F
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North Myrtle Beach 28 °F Clear 2:53 AM EST
Myrtle Beach 28 °F Clear 2:55 AM EST
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Ten Toes Up 2:00 PM EST 2012-02-12 Clear, 42°F
Atlantic Stage presents \"Bigfoot and Other Lost Souls\" 3:00 PM EST 2012-02-12 Clear, 42°F
Carolina Bad Boy Comedy Show 9:00 PM EST 2012-02-14 Chance of Rain, 47°F
Tales for Tots 10:00 AM EST 2012-02-14 Chance of Rain, 55°F
\"Ruth's Hour\" at Ruth's Chris Myrtle Beach 5:00 PM EST 2012-02-14 Chance of Rain, 52°F
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Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 63 °F
Gatorade Duel 1 2:19 PM EST on February 23, 2012 Average High 70° F/ 21° C
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AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 8:30 AM PST on February 12, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 45 °F
Northern Trust Open 8:30 AM PST on February 16, 2012 Clear, 63 °F
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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Myrtle Pointe, Myrtle Beach, SC 27.9 °F 22 °F 7 °F 41% WNW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 19 ft 3:09 AM EST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Myrtle Beach SC U, Myrtle Beach, SC 27 °F 19 °F 2 °F 33% NE  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 32 ft 2:41 AM EST MADIS
NOS_NWLON Springmaid Pier, SC, Myrtle Beach, SC - - - - NW  at  19 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 2:36 AM EST MADIS
The Lakes at Plantation Pines, Longs, SC 26.8 °F 19 °F 4 °F 38% NNW  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 24 ft 3:09 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC 27.5 °F 19 °F 1 °F 32% WNW  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 40 ft 3:05 AM EST Normal
APRSWXNET Conway SC US, Conway, SC 26 °F 26 °F 4 °F 39% WNW  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 49 ft 2:46 AM EST MADIS
Hidden Lakes Village, Little River, SC 26.9 °F 27 °F 6 °F 41% NNW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 43 ft 3:09 AM EST Rapid Fire
Lafayette Park, Little River, SC 27.3 °F 13 °F 1 °F 31% NW  at  22.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 3:09 AM EST Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET Surfside SC U, Myrtle Beach, SC 28 °F 20 °F 6 °F 38% WNW  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 6 ft 2:47 AM EST MADIS
SSBWX EMWIN, Sufside Beach, SC 28.4 °F 13 °F 1 °F 30% NW  at  30.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 25 ft 3:09 AM EST Rapid Fire
Calabash, Calabash, NC 27.3 °F 23 °F 3 °F 34% West  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 37 ft 3:08 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Calabash, Calabash, NC 26.6 °F 17 °F 3 °F 35% NNE  at  9.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 3:09 AM EST Rapid Fire
J L Schwartz WWTF, Myrtle Beach, SC 29.1 °F 19 °F 8 °F 41% NW  at  13.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 3:09 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Murrays at MBGolf&Yacht (Burgess), Myrtle Beach, SC 28.2 °F 24 °F 7 °F 40% NNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 40 ft 3:07 AM EST Normal  
MARITIME , Shallotte, NC 32 °F 18 °F - - NNW  at  29 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 1:00 AM EST MADIS
Earthworks Group, Inc., Murrells Inlet, SC 27.8 °F 20 °F 3 °F 34% NNW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 35 ft 3:08 AM EST Normal  
Bull Creek Water Treatment Facility, Conway, SC 29.6 °F 21 °F 9 °F 42% North  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 12:44 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Prince Creek, Murrells Inlet, SC 28.4 °F 21 °F 9 °F 43% West  at  7.8 mph - / hr 15 ft 3:01 AM EST Normal  
Wyndfall At Sandpiper Bay, Sunset Beach, NC 26.7 °F 21 °F 8 °F 45% NW  at  4.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 3:08 AM EST Rapid Fire
Loris Hospital, Loris, SC 27.5 °F 28 °F 7 °F 42% West  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 100 ft 3:08 AM EST Rapid Fire
The Farm at Fox Bay, Loris, SC 26.5 °F 14 °F 6 °F 42% NW  at  16.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 108 ft 3:09 AM EST Rapid Fire
HWY 9 BUS. WEST., Loris, SC 26.8 °F 22 °F 8 °F 44% WNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 99 ft 3:09 AM EST Rapid Fire
OIB Bridge, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 27.8 °F 17 °F 7 °F 40% North  at  14.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 65 ft 3:05 AM EST Normal  
Jim's Car Care Inc., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 26.8 °F 27 °F 20 °F 76% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 43 ft 3:09 AM EST Rapid Fire
Oceanside Village, Surfside Beach, SC 28.2 °F 21 °F -1 °F 28% North  at  7.6 mph 0.00 in / hr - 3:08 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Pecan Grove, Conway, SC 27.0 °F 27 °F 6 °F 41% NW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr -107507 ft 3:06 AM EST Normal  
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Special Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 2:59 AM EST on February 12, 2012

... Enhanced fire danger today...

Despite very cold air entrenched across the region... exceedingly
dry air will allow relative humidity values to drop to between 20
and 25 percent this afternoon. Gusty northwest winds of 20 to 30
mph this morning... will taper off to 15 to 20 mph this afternoon.

These factors... combined with an overall lack of rainfall across the
area... will increase the fire growth potential today... particularly
in grasses... leaves and bushes. Controlled burning is discouraged
today due to gusty winds and very dry air.


8



202 am EST sun Feb 12 2012

... Enhanced fire danger today...

Despite very cold air entrenched across the region... exceedingly
dry air will allow relative humidity values to drop to between 20
and 25 percent this afternoon. Gusty northwest winds of 20 to 30
mph this morning... will taper off to 15 to 20 mph this afternoon.

These factors... combined an overall lack of rainfall across the
area... will increase the fire growth potential today... particularly
in grasses... leaves and bushes. Controlled burning is discouraged
today due to gusty winds and very dry air.



1248 am EST sun Feb 12 2012

... Arctic blast to bring wind chills into the single digits early
this morning...

Falling temperatures combined with brisk northwest winds will make
it feel like temperatures are in the single digits to around 10
degrees early this morning.

Maximum temperatures will struggle to reach the lower 40s today.
This combined with breezy conditions will make it feel as though
temperatures are in the 20s to low 30s much of this afternoon.

Layered clothing... gloves... and ear protection will help greatly.



1049 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2012

... An Arctic blast will drop wind chills into the single numbers
late tonight and Sunday morning...

Evening winds have been frequently gusting to 30 to 40 mph and as
high as around 50 mph along the Cape Fear coast. Winds will begin to
slowly diminish after midnight.

Falling temperatures will combine with the wind to make it feel as
if it were in the single numbers to around 10 degrees at times late
tonight and Sunday morning. The actual temperature will drop to 20
to 25 degrees overnight.

Not much of a temperature recovery is expected on Sunday. The
Mercury will struggle to reach above 40 degrees and for much of
the day it will feel as if it is below freezing. The incoming air
mass will also be very dry with afternoon relative humidity around
20 percent.

Exposed plumbing will be susceptible to freezing and preventative
measures are suggested to prevent damage.

Rjd







1048 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2012

... An Arctic blast will drop wind chills into the single numbers
late tonight and Sunday morning...

Evening winds have been frequently gusting to 30 to 40 mph and as
high as around 50 mph along the Cape Fear coast. Winds will begin to
slowly diminish after midnight.

Falling temperatures will combine with the wind to make it feel as
if it were in the single numbers to around 10 degrees at times late
tonight and Sunday morning. The actual temperature will drop to 20
to 25 degrees overnight.

Not much of a temperature recovery is expected on Sunday. The
Mercury will struggle to reach above 40 degrees and for much of
the day it will feel as if it is below freezing. The incoming air
mass will also be very dry with afternoon relative humidity around
20 percent.

Exposed plumbing will be susceptible to freezing and preventative
measures are suggested to prevent damage.

Rjd






333 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2012

... Enhanced fire weather danger through Sunday...

Gusty winds along with critical relative humidity will result in
an enhanced fire weather danger through Sunday. Winds will
increase tonight in the wake of an Arctic cold front and the
relative humidity will drop below critical thresholds during
Sunday. The last weather system failed to provide any significant
rainfall to the region... thus fuels are dry.

For these reasons... a significant fire growth potential exists
through Sunday. Small fires could quickly grow out of control and
any type of burning is discouraged.

Winds will gradually diminish during Sunday afternoon... and light
winds will prevail by Monday. However... low relative humidity will
persist through Monday given the dry Arctic air-mass that will be
in place over the area.


Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 9:26 PM EST on February 11, 2012

... High winds across southeast NC and northeast SC...

Strong northwest flow has allowed for high winds to usher across
the Carolinas. The following are wind gusts from southeast NC and
northeast SC mesonet sites and Airport automated observations as of
900 PM.



--Location-- --time-- --wind gust--

.Pender County NC...
Watha-Horse Branch Rd... ... . 649 PM 28 mph
Holly shelter-Back Island... 818 PM 41 mph
Hampstead-Castle Bay... ... .. 652 PM 29 mph
N Topsail Beach-marker 3... . 652 PM 48 mph
N Topsail Beach-Fire Dept... 807 PM 25 mph

.New Hanover County NC...
Castle Hayne-cfcc N Campus.. 654 PM 22 mph
wilm-Middle Sound loop Rd... 654 PM 24 mph
Wrightsville bch-Mercer pier 824 PM 48 mph
Wrightsville Beach-stone St. 837 PM 33 mph
Wilmington-state port... ... . 723 PM 48 mph
Wilmington Intl Airport-kilm 826 PM 45 mph

.Brunswick County NC...
Supply-nature conservancy... 818 PM 37 mph
Sunny Point military terminl 818 PM 32 mph
Bald Head Island-West Beach. 730 PM 52 mph
Southport-Cape Fear pilots.. 720 PM 39 mph
Sunset Harbor... ... ... ... ... 808 PM 30 mph

.Columbus County NC...
Whiteville-2 miles west... .. 618 PM 36 mph

.Bladen County NC...
Bladen Lakes State Forest... 818 PM 36 mph

.Robeson County NC...
Lumberton Airport-klbt... ... 554 PM 39 mph

.Horry County SC...
Loris-farm at Fox Bay... ... . 837 PM 29 mph
Myrtle Beach-springmaid pier 824 PM 34 mph
Socastee-Bay Road... ... ... .. 650 PM 23 mph
Socastee-near schwartz plant 820 PM 42 mph
north Myrtle Airport-kcre... 741 PM 35 mph
Myrtle Beach Airport-kmyr... 745 PM 30 mph

.Georgetown County SC...
North Inlet-Winyah Bay... ... 745 PM 33 mph

.Florence County SC...
Florence-farm subdivision... 654 PM 24 mph
Florence Airport-kflo... ... . 829 PM 39 mph

.Marlboro County SC...
Bennettsville-Justice complex 839 PM 28 mph
Bennettsville-County EOC... . 644 PM 30 mph

.Williamsburg County SC...
Hemingway... ... ... ... ... ... . 808 PM 25 mph

.Marine observations...
Buoy 41038-5 mi se writsvl b 837 PM 38 mph
buoy 41037-35 mi se wrtsvl b 837 PM 38 mph
buoy 41013-Frying Pan Shoals 833 PM 45 mph


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