Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued February 1 at 12:20PM EST until February 1 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Alert Description
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 3 above. * WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Safety Instructions
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.