Carolina Hurricane Info & Sharing

21/08/2025

8PM Advisory Hurricane Erin. The center of the hurricane is 240 miles SSE of Cape Hatteras, NC moving North at 14mph. Winds are 110mph with higher gust. Showing the plane currently in the hurricane with satellite over-lay. Also current radar. Plus wind and wave model forecast for Thursday AM. I know your thinking...its off shore. out there... Well, tropical storm winds go out 260 miles and there are and will be hurricane rainbands come through the coastal areas from North to South. Some beach roads are closed and impassable already. Weather along the coast and coastal counties will deteriorate as the night progresses and into tomorrow. If you need to evacuate at this time call 911. Late tomorrow as the hurricane turns NE weather will improve.

21/08/2025

I'm going to answer a question that I had as a message from Pam asking about the conditions along/at the beach this weekend( I did PM you back). I think there will be enough roadway damage and property damage to avoid the beach areas along the coast until NCDOT can get things put back together. I dont want to hurt business in the beach communities, but I want everyone to be safe and have a good time when visiting.

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21/08/2025

Not sure that sand berm is doing much.

20/08/2025

5PM Advisory Hurricane Erin. At 5pm the center of Erin is 295 miles SSE of Cape Hatteras, NC moving North at 14mph. Sustained winds are 110mph with higher gust. Watches and Warnings are posted at end of comments. For your specific location check at www.weather.gov . The center of the hurricane will pas about 180ish miles East of the NC Coast. Hurricane winds extend out 80 miles and **tropical storm winds extend out 260 miles. Looking at both shown Sat pics outer bands of the hurricane are just approaching the NC Coast. As the night wears on conditions will go down hill. Storm surge is about 3-5 feet with 12-15 foot waves at the shoreline. There will be coastal flooding and overwash. If you are in a warned area be prepared loss of power and washed out roadways. Stay away from downed power lines and no grills or generators indoors. Keep important papers in a safe place. Take care of your pets. Due to the water action this is a dangerous and life threatening hurricane.


SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...
** Cape Lookout to Duck, North Carolina**

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
** Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina to Chincoteague, Virginia,
including Pamlico and Albemarle sounds.**

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Bermuda.

20/08/2025

This morning at 8AM the center of Erin is located 400 miles SSE of Cape Hatteras, NC moving NNW at 13mph. Winds are 100mph. All watches and warnings remain in effect. Hurricane winds extend 80 miles out from the center and tropical storm winds out 265 miles. A turn to the North is expected today. Conditions along the NC Coast are going to worsen as the day goes on today and tonight.


SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...
* Cape Lookout to Duck, North Carolina

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina to the North Carolina/Virginia
border, including Pamlico and Albemarle sounds.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* North of the North Carolina/Virginia border to Chincoteague,
Virginia
Go to www.weather.gov for your specific weather info

20/08/2025

8PM Advisory Hurricane Erin; Not much has changed. The center is located 570 miles SSE of Cape Hatteras, NC moving NNW at 10mph. Winds are 105mph. This is a dangerous hurricane with expanding winds and life threatening rip currents along the US Eastern Coastline. Im showing the NWS Watch/Warn map for the coastal NC area. For storm information specific to you go to www.weather.gov . The other pic is a EURO wind model for Thursday AM. Thats really brushing the coast. Water will be the story with this hurricane. 3-5 foot storm surge, but 10-15 foot waves at the coast, maybe up to 20feet I've seen that forecast. If you are in a warned area be prepared for 40-60 mph winds Wednesday night into Thursday.


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...
*** Cape Lookout to Duck, North Carolina

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
*** Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina to Duck, North Carolina including
Pamlico and Albemarle sounds.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* North of Duck, North Carolina to Chincoteague, Virginia
* Bermuda

19/08/2025

19/08/2025

5PM Update Hurricane Erin. The center of the hurricane is currently about 615 miles SSE of Cape Hatteras, NC moving NNW at 10mph. Winds are 105mph. Tropical Storm Watch has been extended North into Virginia. All other watches and warnings remain in place and at the end of comments. Im showing current cone/track. Ive highlighted...Conditions extend well outside of the cone area. This will surely be the case here . Also, estimated time of arrival of tropical storm winds. The other two graphics are a wind model and a wave model. As said earlier...10-15 feet waves will be on top of any storm surge. Note large windfield around the center. Remember, run from the water and hide from the wind. The Outer Banks are going to have a rough go with this hurricane. Be prepared for power outages and flooding. Stay out of the water weather flooded roadways or beach. The Atlantic beach will not be safe for the rest of the week.

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The Tropical Storm Watch is extended northward along the U.S.
Atlantic coast north of Cape Charles Light, Virginia to
Chincoteague, Virginia.

The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for
Bermuda.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...
** Cape Lookout to Duck, North Carolina

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
**>> Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina to Duck, North Carolina including
Pamlico and Albemarle sounds.

19/08/2025

Stay out of flooded roadways. Turn Around...Don't Drown

🚨 Driving at Night on Flooded Roads? READ THIS. 🚨

Flooded roads are no joke — especially after dark. Here’s why you should turn around, don’t drown:
💧 Just 6 inches of water can knock you off your feet
🚗 12 inches can float your car
🌊 Fast-moving water can sweep you away
🌑 At night, you can’t see how deep it is

If you're already out:
⚠️ Avoid low spots + underpasses
💡 Use low beams, not high
🐢 Go slow — don’t hydroplane
🛑 If water’s rising — get out + get to high ground

19/08/2025

At 2PM Hurricane Erin is 650 miles SSE of Cape Hatteras NC moving NNW at 10mph. Winds are 105mph. All advisories, watches, and warnings remain in effect. Hurricane winds go out 80 miles from the center and tropical storm winds go out 230 miles. If you live within the warned area, take precautions for tropical storm conditions Wednesday night into Thursday. The hurricane will pass East of the Bahamas today and East of the Carolina Coast Wednesday night and Thursday. A storm surge warning is in effect from Cape Lookout to Duck. Having this in mind also know that 10-15 foot waves will be on top of 3-5 foot surge. Some flooding and alot of overwash along the coastal islands. For your specific advisories,watches and warnings go to www.weather.gov

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...
*** Cape Lookout to Duck, North Carolina

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
***Beaufort Inlet to Duck, North Carolina

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
*** North of Duck, North Carolina to Cape Charles Light, Virginia

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warned area within 36 hours.

19/08/2025

***TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS AND STORM SURGE WARNINGS ISSUED FO PORTIONS ON NC COASTLINE.*** At 11AM the NWS/NHC has issued a tropical storm warning from Beaufort Inlet to Duck,NC. Storm surge Warning for the Outer Banks from Cape Lookout to Duck, NC. Life threatening rip currents are expected all along the East Coast along with rough seas and high waves. The center of Erin is currently located 690 miles SSE of Cape Hatteras, NC moving NW at 10. Winds are 110mph. Erin is a large and dangerous hurricane and still growing in diameter. As Hurricane Erin grows in size tropical storm wind radii will cross over the Outer Banks. Do as your local officials advise. If you have to or feel the need to evacuate, do so with plenty of time. Know your route and shelter. Remember your pets. Eastern NC Coastal Counties will be losing power. Be prepared for that. No grills or generators indoors...NEVER. For your local watches, warnings and forecast to to
www.weather.gov and or www.accuweather.com .