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High Wind Warning

Status

Event Continued Active alert

Start Time

Sat 01/31/2026 07:00 PM EST

End Time

Sun 02/01/2026 04:00 PM EST

Significance

Warning

Impacts

High impact

Locations Affected

Greenville, NC ∙ Jacksonville, NC ∙ Scranton, NC ∙ Rose Hill, NC ∙ Salter Path, NC ∙ Plymouth, NC ∙ Deep Run, NC ∙ New Bern Craven County Regional Airport, NC ∙ Dixon, NC ∙ Otway, NC

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 134 AM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 6 above expected. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Technical Header

NCZ203-312100- /O.CON.KMHX.EC.W.0001.260201T0000Z-260202T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.HW.W.0001.260201T0000Z-260201T2100Z/ Northern Outer Banks- Including the cities of Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Duck, Nags Head, Southern Shores, and Manteo 134 AM EST Sat Jan 31 2026