A strong cold front will impact the Outer Banks Wednesday through Thursday morning, bringing a period of intense gusty winds, as well as the threat of severe weather, according to Tuesday morning’s briefing from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office.
A Wind Advisory has been issued for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands from 2 p.m. Wednesday to 1 a.m. Thursday, for south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph expected.
Severe thunderstorms are also forecast beginning Wednesday morning and will continue through early Thursday.
A Gale Watch is in effect for all offshore and Pamlico Sound waters starting Wednesday afternoon due to south winds of 20-30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots, and very rough waters possible. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions.
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