Active AlertsKill Devil Hills Bath House (N14), NC

Coastal Flood Watch

Issued at Thu 2:18 PM Jan. 29
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
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Winter Storm Watch

Issued at Thu 1:37 PM Jan. 29
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 16 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.
Where: Mainland Dare and Tyrrell Counties, and Northern Outer Banks.
When: From Friday evening through Sunday evening.
Impacts: Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel will become impossible and life threatening. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Recommended Action

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

High Wind Watch

Issued at Thu 1:11 PM Jan. 29
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: For the High Wind Watch, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 above possible.
Where: Northern Outer Banks.
When: For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning.
Impacts: Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Recommended Action

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Watch

Issued at Thu 1:11 PM Jan. 29
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: For the High Wind Watch, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 above possible.
Where: Northern Outer Banks.
When: For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning.
Impacts: Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Recommended Action

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

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