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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
214 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

NCZ047-081-195-170700-
/O.NEW.KMHX.WI.Y.0009.261017T1800Z-261020T0000Z/
Mainland Dare-Mainland Hyde-West Carteret-
Including the cities of Stumpy Point, Newport, Ponzer, Emerald Isle,
Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, Swanquarter, Stella, Scranton,
Engelhard, Manns Harbor, Fairfield, and East Lake
214 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY 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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