Synopsis For Eastern North Carolina Coastal Waters
Tropical Storm Hanna will approach from the S today and move through E North Carolina after midnight tonight into early Sat morning. Hanna will move rapidly NE out of the area during the day Sat. A weak cold front will move in from the W sun and become stnry...then dissipate Mon. Another cold front will approach from the NW on Tue.
Forecast as of 2:58 am EDT on September 5, 2008
S Of Currituck Beach Light To Oregon Inlet Nc Out 20 Nm-
S Of Oregon Inlet To Cape Hatteras Nc Out 20 Nm-
Hurricane Watch in effect
Today
Tropical storm conditions possible. E winds 20 to 25 kt. Gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Dominant period 11 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning...then showers with isolated tstms in the afternoon.
Tonight
Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. Se winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts to around 55 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft. Dominant period 11 seconds. Showers with isolated tstms.
Sat
Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. Se winds 35 to 40 kt...becoming SW 30 to 40 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 60 kt. Seas 15 to 17 ft. Showers with isolated tstms in the morning...then showers likely in the afternoon.
Sat Night
Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. W winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts to around 50 kt...diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 10 to 13 ft. Showers likely early in the evening...then a slight chance of showers late in the evening.
Sun
NW winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming N 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 7 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms in the afternoon.
Sun Night
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 5 ft.
Mon And Mon Night
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 4 ft.
Tue
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 4 ft. A chance of showers and tstms. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
... TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ... HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT...
1151 PM EDT Thu Sep 4 2008
... Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect... ... Hurricane Watch remains in effect...
... New information...
The center of Tropical Storm Hanna is now about 540 miles south of Wilmington. A Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch remain in effect for eastern North Carolina coastal waters. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning area within the next 24 hours. A Hurricane Watch warning means that hurricane conditions are possible within the next 36 hours.
... Areas affected...
This statement recommends actions to be taken by mariners in and along the coastal waters of North Carolina out 20 nm.
... Watches/warnings...
No additional hazards are in effect.
... Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Boat owners should take action now to secure their boats. If out on the open water... make way to seek safe Harbor. Be especially cautious near inlet entrances where the incoming swell could become steep when the tide is falling.
... Storm surge and storm tide...
A 2 to 4 foot storm surge is possible on Friday night continuing into Saturday morning as Hanna moves across the area. Coastal flooding will be greatest around the times of high tide around midnight Friday night and around noon on Saturday. The areas expected to see the highest impact are south facing beaches... and also along the banks of the Neuse and Pamlico rivers.
... Winds...
Sustained tropical storm force winds are expected to spread north through the region through Friday evening. These winds are expected to end from south to north during the day on Saturday. The strongest winds will occur late Friday night continuing through Saturday morning in the 35 to 45 kt range with gusts to 55 kt.
... Tornadoes...
Potential will exist for tornadoes as Hanna approaches. The threat will be highest along the track to the east side of the storm Friday afternoon continuing into Saturday.
... Marine impacts... seas of 9 to 12 feet are expected to build from south to north during Friday... then build to 13 to 18 feet Friday night continuing on Saturday. Locally higher seas are possible south of Cape Hatteras.
... Next update...
The next update will be issued by 6:30 am EDT.
... TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ... HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT...
Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Watch