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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
302 AM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026

NCZ196-172000-
/O.EXA.KMHX.WI.Y.0009.261017T1600Z-261020T0000Z/
East Carteret-
Including the cities of Harkers Island, Sea Level, Cedar Island, and
Beaufort
302 AM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...East Carteret County.

* WHEN...From noon today 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a long duration wind event,
  likely extending beyond 8 PM Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NCZ203>205-172000-
/O.CON.KMHX.WI.Y.0009.261017T1600Z-261020T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
Including the cities of Kitty Hawk, Duck, Ocracoke, Manteo, Nags
Head, Rodanthe, Avon, Frisco, Southern Shores, Hatteras Village, Kill
Devil Hills, and Buxton
302 AM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island.

* WHEN...From noon today 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a long duration wind event,
  likely extending beyond 8 PM Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NCZ047-081-195-172000-
/O.CON.KMHX.WI.Y.0009.261017T1800Z-261020T0000Z/
Mainland Dare-Mainland Hyde-West Carteret-
Including the cities of Newport, Stumpy Point, Scranton, Fairfield,
Ponzer, Swanquarter, Engelhard, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach,
Emerald Isle, Stella, East Lake, and Manns Harbor
302 AM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON 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 this afternoon 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a long duration wind event,
  likely extending beyond 8 PM Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

RJ