There is a 20% chance of TC formation in the next 7 days along the SE coast. While it is TOO SOON to determine what, if any, impacts occur there is an above average chance for rain across the eastern seaboard next week
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If a hurricane hit tomorrow, do you have enough daily meds to last? 💊
Storms can shut down local pharmacies. Ensure your emergency kit has a 7-day supply of prescriptions, a first-aid kit, and sanitizing wipes.
It's #TropicalTuesday! Prep now: https://t.co/ZEY8DLeG8m #nws
Another day with Major Heat Risk across the area and a heat advisory in place for areas along and east of highway 17 as well as Duplin County. Expect heat indices again from 105-109 degrees across much of the area. #ncwx
Planning to be outdoors this weekend? Significant heat impacts are expected across ENC. Please be mindful of the risk and take appropriate precautions to ensure the safety of you and those with you. Please see our latest briefing for additional info https://t.co/rvnbGBiF8Q #ncwx
Good night ENC!
some SEerly swell and strengthening winds lead to a heightened Rip Current Threat for beaches south of Cape Hatteras SAT.
SPC has included the bulk of area in a Slight Risk (lvl 2/5) of severe weather SAT. We'll be watching for storms with strong winds on radar.
Day 6 of Rip Current Awareness Week #ncwx#ripcurrentawarenessweek
🛟A large portion of rip current drownings have been from those trying to help someone else. Know how you can be MOST helpful to others while also keeping yourself safe.
Day 4 of Rip Current Awareness Week #ncwx#ripcurrentawarenessweek
Know before you go!
🏊Find the rip current forecast for your beach: https://t.co/KUohFAs3ND
Quiet night ahead with lows getting into the 50s and some patchy fog inland. Rain and thunderstorms are then forecast on Wednesday as a low and its associated fronts track east across the area bringing a low end threat for a stronger storm or two. #NCwx
Know how to spot a rip! #ncwx#ripcurrentawarenessweek
🌊Often found where waves are NOT breaking.
🌿Look for lines of foam, seaweed, or debris moving away from shore
👀Easier to spot from elevated viewpoints (beach access)
❗More common near low tide & near jetties or piers
It's not always obvious when you're caught in a rip current. #ncwx#ripcurrentawarenessweek
🏊🏽♂️As you try to swim towards shore, you may not make any progress & get tired.
🏖With stronger rips, you may feel you are being pulled away from the beach.
Relax & know how to escape!
Seasonably cool but pleasant late April conditions today, as mostly cloudy skies this morning clear this afternoon with a return to sunshine. Overnight lows tonight will be cool, with temps ranging from 40-45 inland, to the lows 50s on the coast.
Deputies in Carteret County are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old who was last seen Friday afternoon.
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