Active AlertsRoanoke Sound - Danube (N88A), NC

What: For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 above possible.
Where: Northern Outer Banks.
When: For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM Saturday to 4 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday morning.
Impacts: Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

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.

What: Two to four feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
Where: Areas along the beaches, Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds, Kitty Hawk Bay, and adjacent tidal creeks, areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and adjacent tidal creeks, and Ocracoke Island.
When: From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.
Impacts: Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible.

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.

What: For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 above possible.
Where: Northern Outer Banks.
When: For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM Saturday to 4 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday morning.
Impacts: Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

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.