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🟡 Moderate
Wind Advisory
Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
Wind Advisory issued December 18 at 12:31AM EST until December 19 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Alert Description
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southerly winds are expected to develop ahead of a cold front this evening, lasting into Friday morning. Additionally, areas of enhanced wind gusts may occur with thunderstorms tonight.
Safety Instructions
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Time Information
Effective
Dec 19, 2025, 6:00 AM
Expires
Dec 18, 2025, 6:15 PM
Issued
Dec 18, 2025, 5:31 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
National Weather Service