Saturday, October 8, 2016

Weather Update 10-8-16 @ 4pm

All,

Please see below for the latest from Jeff Orrock, Meteorologist in Charge with the National Weather Service in Wakefield.  Visit here for his supporting graphic materials.  Thanks!  Jim

“There has been little change in the forecast overall and the worst is just starting to set up for our region. Wind gusts to 50 mph and heavy rain have been impacting Central NC this afternoon and these conditions will spread northeast into south central and southeast VA s well as northeast NC this evening and overnight. Conditions will deteriorate rapidly this evening across southeast VA and northeast NC. 
A little more rain than previously expected has fallen over inland areas long and west of I-95. This could result in a few more downed trees and power lines over inland areas as winds increase this evening and tonight. However, the strongest winds and greatest wind impacts will still occur across the Tidewater, southeast VA and northeast NC. 

Flooding is still the primary concern along with high winds and downed trees. Wind forecasts have been increased some and High Wind Warnings and Advisories are in effect for southeast VA and northeast NC. 

Minor to near Moderate tidal tidal flooding is still expected Sunday into Monday along the lower Bay and rivers with Major flooding expected along portions of the Outer Banks near Duck, NC.”

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