Wind Advisory

Locations Affected

Cape Carteret, NC ∙ Atlantic Beach, NC ∙ Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge, NC ∙ Broad Creek, NC ∙ Stumpy Point, NC ∙ Lake Mattamuskeet, NC ∙ Peletier, NC ∙ Pine Knoll Shores, NC ∙ Swan Quarter, NC ∙ Emerald Isle, NC

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 218 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, and West Carteret Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

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