Marine forecast & tides
Marine weather index
Forecast as of 9:20 PM EDT on September 5, 2008
Synopsis For Eastern North Carolina Coastal Waters... Tropical Storm Hanna will approach from the S overnight increasing winds and seas. The storm is then expected to move through E North Carolina Sat. Tropical Storm Hanna will then move northeast away from the area Sat night. A weak cold front will move in from the W sun and become stationary...then dissipate Mon. Another cold front will approach from the NW on Tue.
Pamlico Sound-
Forecast as of 9:20 PM EDT on September 5, 2008
Hurricane Watch in effect
Rest Of Tonight... Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. E winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to around 40 kt...increasing to 35 to 40 kt with gusts to around 50 kt after midnight. Waves building to around 5 ft. Showers after midnight.
Sat... Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. Se winds 40 to 45 kt...becoming SW 30 to 35 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 55 kt. Waves 4 to 5 ft. Showers likely.
Sat Night... Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. W winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts to around 45 kt...diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Waves 2 to 4 ft. Showers likely with isolated tstms early in the evening...then a slight chance of showers late in the evening. A chance of showers after midnight.
Sun... N winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming NE in the afternoon. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers in the Morning.
Sun Night... E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
Mon... E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
Mon Night... Se winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
Tue... S winds 5 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Tue Night... W winds 5 kt...becoming N after midnight. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Wed... NE winds 5 to 10 kt...increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers and tstms early in the morning. Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
Tornado Watch
Issued by the National Weather Service at 12:03 am EDT on September 06, 2008
Tornado Watch 889 remains in effect until 500 am EDT for the
following locations
CW
. adjacent coastal waters included are
Albemarle Sound
Pamlico Sound
Coastal waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out
20 nm
Coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm
Coastal waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
Coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm
Coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC out 20 nm
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20
nm
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm
Currituck Sound
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm
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Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Watch
Issued by the National Weather Service at 11:54 PM EDT on September 5, 2008
... Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect...
... Hurricane Watch remains in effect...
... New information...
The center of Tropical Storm Hanna is now about 140 miles south-
southwest of Wilmington North Carolina. A Tropical Storm Warning
and Hurricane Watch remain in effect for eastern North Carolina
coastal waters. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm
conditions are expected within the warning area within the next 24
hours. A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are
possible within the area as well.
... Areas affected...
This statement recommends actions to be taken by mariners in the
Pamlico Sound and along the coastal waters of North Carolina out
20 nm.
... Storm information...
At 1100 PM EDT... the center of Tropical Storm Hanna was located near
latitude 32.4 north... longitude 79.1 west... or about 140 miles south
of Wilmington North Carolina.
Hanna is moving toward the north near 20 mph. This motion is
expected to continue during the next several hours with a gradual
turn to the northeast and an increase in forward speed on
Saturday. On the forecast track... the center of Hanna should be
moving across eastern North Carolina early Saturday and then move
along the mid-Atlantic coast later Saturday and Saturday night.
Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph... with higher gusts.
Although no significant change in strength is forecast before
landfall... it would only take a small increase in wind speed for
Hanna to become a hurricane. Weakening is expected after landfall.
The minimum central pressure reported by the aircraft was 978
mb... 28.88 inches.
... Watches/warnings...
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.Gov on the
internet for more information about these additional hazards.
Tornado Watch.
... Precautionary/preparedness actions...
All precautionary and preparedness actions should be completed at
this time.
... Storm surge and storm tide...
A 2 to 3 foot storm surge is possible tonight continuing into
Saturday along areas adjacent to the Pamlico Sound as Hanna moves
across the area. The areas expected to see the highest water level
rises are along the banks of the Neuse and Pamlico rivers where
local water rises of 2 to 4 feet will be possible.
... Winds...
Sustained tropical storm force winds are expected to spread north
through the region overnight. These winds are expected to end from
south to north during Saturday afternoon and evening. The strongest
winds will occur late tonight continuing through Saturday morning in
the 30 to 45 kt range with higher gusts.
... Marine impacts...
Seas offshore have already built to 10 to 15 ft especially from
Cape Hatteras south this evening. Seas are expected to build to 15 to
20 feet overnight and continuing on Saturday. Locally higher seas
are expected south of Cape Hatteras... while a slightly smaller
version spreads north of Hatteras. Waves in the Pamlico are
expected to build to 3 to 5 ft late tonight and continue Saturday.
Seas are expected to diminish late Saturday... but long period swell
from Hurricane Ike will fill in and continue through next week.
Thus... surf will remain very rough with an elevated rip current
threat to persist.
... Tornadoes...
The potential for tornadoes will continue as Hanna approaches and
crosses the region tonight into early Saturday.
... Next update...
This statement will be updated around 6 am Saturday morning.
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Tides
Marine weather index
| Water temperatures | |
|---|---|
| Location | Temp. |
| Oregon Inlet Marina, NC | 82.0° |
| Money Point, VA | 87° |
| Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, VA | 80.1° |
| Sewells Point, VA | 79.0° |
| Kiptopeke, VA | 79.0° |
Forecast as of 9:20 PM EDT on September 5, 2008
Synopsis For Eastern North Carolina Coastal Waters... Tropical Storm Hanna will approach from the S overnight increasing winds and seas. The storm is then expected to move through E North Carolina Sat. Tropical Storm Hanna will then move northeast away from the area Sat night. A weak cold front will move in from the W sun and become stationary...then dissipate Mon. Another cold front will approach from the NW on Tue.
Pamlico Sound-
Forecast as of 9:20 PM EDT on September 5, 2008
Hurricane Watch in effect
Rest Of Tonight... Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. E winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to around 40 kt...increasing to 35 to 40 kt with gusts to around 50 kt after midnight. Waves building to around 5 ft. Showers after midnight.
Sat... Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. Se winds 40 to 45 kt...becoming SW 30 to 35 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 55 kt. Waves 4 to 5 ft. Showers likely.
Sat Night... Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. W winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts to around 45 kt...diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Waves 2 to 4 ft. Showers likely with isolated tstms early in the evening...then a slight chance of showers late in the evening. A chance of showers after midnight.
Sun... N winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming NE in the afternoon. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers in the Morning.
Sun Night... E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
Mon... E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
Mon Night... Se winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
Tue... S winds 5 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Tue Night... W winds 5 kt...becoming N after midnight. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Wed... NE winds 5 to 10 kt...increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers and tstms early in the morning. Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
Tornado Watch
Issued by the National Weather Service at 12:03 am EDT on September 06, 2008
Tornado Watch 889 remains in effect until 500 am EDT for the
following locations
CW
. adjacent coastal waters included are
Albemarle Sound
Pamlico Sound
Coastal waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out
20 nm
Coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm
Coastal waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
Coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm
Coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC out 20 nm
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20
nm
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm
Currituck Sound
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm
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Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Watch
Issued by the National Weather Service at 11:54 PM EDT on September 5, 2008
... Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect...
... Hurricane Watch remains in effect...
... New information...
The center of Tropical Storm Hanna is now about 140 miles south-
southwest of Wilmington North Carolina. A Tropical Storm Warning
and Hurricane Watch remain in effect for eastern North Carolina
coastal waters. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm
conditions are expected within the warning area within the next 24
hours. A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are
possible within the area as well.
... Areas affected...
This statement recommends actions to be taken by mariners in the
Pamlico Sound and along the coastal waters of North Carolina out
20 nm.
... Storm information...
At 1100 PM EDT... the center of Tropical Storm Hanna was located near
latitude 32.4 north... longitude 79.1 west... or about 140 miles south
of Wilmington North Carolina.
Hanna is moving toward the north near 20 mph. This motion is
expected to continue during the next several hours with a gradual
turn to the northeast and an increase in forward speed on
Saturday. On the forecast track... the center of Hanna should be
moving across eastern North Carolina early Saturday and then move
along the mid-Atlantic coast later Saturday and Saturday night.
Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph... with higher gusts.
Although no significant change in strength is forecast before
landfall... it would only take a small increase in wind speed for
Hanna to become a hurricane. Weakening is expected after landfall.
The minimum central pressure reported by the aircraft was 978
mb... 28.88 inches.
... Watches/warnings...
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.Gov on the
internet for more information about these additional hazards.
Tornado Watch.
... Precautionary/preparedness actions...
All precautionary and preparedness actions should be completed at
this time.
... Storm surge and storm tide...
A 2 to 3 foot storm surge is possible tonight continuing into
Saturday along areas adjacent to the Pamlico Sound as Hanna moves
across the area. The areas expected to see the highest water level
rises are along the banks of the Neuse and Pamlico rivers where
local water rises of 2 to 4 feet will be possible.
... Winds...
Sustained tropical storm force winds are expected to spread north
through the region overnight. These winds are expected to end from
south to north during Saturday afternoon and evening. The strongest
winds will occur late tonight continuing through Saturday morning in
the 30 to 45 kt range with higher gusts.
... Marine impacts...
Seas offshore have already built to 10 to 15 ft especially from
Cape Hatteras south this evening. Seas are expected to build to 15 to
20 feet overnight and continuing on Saturday. Locally higher seas
are expected south of Cape Hatteras... while a slightly smaller
version spreads north of Hatteras. Waves in the Pamlico are
expected to build to 3 to 5 ft late tonight and continue Saturday.
Seas are expected to diminish late Saturday... but long period swell
from Hurricane Ike will fill in and continue through next week.
Thus... surf will remain very rough with an elevated rip current
threat to persist.
... Tornadoes...
The potential for tornadoes will continue as Hanna approaches and
crosses the region tonight into early Saturday.
... Next update...
This statement will be updated around 6 am Saturday morning.
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Tides
| Date | Time | Tide Type | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon, North Carolina | |||
| 2008-09-05 | 6:15 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.48 feet |
| 2008-09-05 | 11:58 PM EDT | High Tide | 2.09 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 5:59 AM EDT | Low Tide | 0.28 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 12:42 PM EDT | High Tide | 2.77 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 7:15 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.60 feet |
| 2008-09-07 | 12:52 AM EDT | High Tide | 1.90 feet |
| Beaufort, Duke Marine Lab, North Carolina | |||
| 2008-09-05 | 6:54 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.88 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 12:45 AM EDT | High Tide | 2.85 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 6:48 AM EDT | Low Tide | 0.68 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 1:23 PM EDT | High Tide | 3.36 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 7:51 PM EDT | Low Tide | 1.01 feet |
| 2008-09-07 | 1:30 AM EDT | High Tide | 2.72 feet |
| Cape Hatteras (fishing pier), North Carolina (3) | |||
| 2008-09-05 | 6:19 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.92 feet |
| 2008-09-05 | 11:53 PM EDT | High Tide | 2.58 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 5:56 AM EDT | Low Tide | 0.76 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 12:34 PM EDT | High Tide | 3.30 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 7:14 PM EDT | Low Tide | 1.08 feet |
| 2008-09-07 | 12:39 AM EDT | High Tide | 2.39 feet |
| Cape Hatteras (fishing pier), North Carolina | |||
| 2008-09-05 | 6:24 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.84 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 12:06 AM EDT | High Tide | 2.57 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 6:04 AM EDT | Low Tide | 0.69 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 12:47 PM EDT | High Tide | 3.26 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 7:22 PM EDT | Low Tide | 1.02 feet |
| 2008-09-07 | 12:56 AM EDT | High Tide | 2.40 feet |
| Morehead City, North Carolina | |||
| 2008-09-05 | 6:43 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.81 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 12:33 AM EDT | High Tide | 2.71 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 6:40 AM EDT | Low Tide | 0.56 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 1:16 PM EDT | High Tide | 3.21 feet |
| 2008-09-06 | 7:37 PM EDT | Low Tide | 0.97 feet |
| 2008-09-07 | 1:24 AM EDT | High Tide | 2.60 feet |
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