Synopsis For Eastern North Carolina Coastal Waters
A strong cold front will move through from the W late today...followed by a secondary front late Thu. High pres will build in from the W Fri and move offshore Fri night. Another cold front will move in from the W late Sat into sun.
Forecast as of 4:15 am EST on January 7, 2009
S Of Oregon Inlet To Cape Hatteras Nc Out 20 Nm-
S Of Cape Hatteras To Ocracoke Inlet Nc Out 20 Nm
Including The Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
Gale Warning in effect from 10 am EST this morning through Thursday morning
Today
SW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt this afternoon. Seas 8 to 11 ft dominant period 8 seconds. A chance of showers late this morning. Showers with isolated tstms this afternoon.
Tonight
W winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft dominant period 9 seconds. A chance of showers in the evening.
Thu
W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
Thu Night
NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
Fri
NW winds 20 to 25 kt...diminishing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
Fri Night
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Sat
SW winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming W 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of showers.
Sun
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of showers. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.