Partly cloudy. Isolated showers in the evening. Windy with lows in the lower 40s. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Much cooler with highs in the lower 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
... Wind Advisory remains in effect until midnight EST tonight...
A Wind Advisory remains in effect until midnight EST tonight.
Strong southwest winds will continue tonight at 25 to 35 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph possible behind the cold front. Winds will slowly begin to shift to the west as the front moves across area.
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 31 to 39 mph with higher gusts are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Local Storm Report
01/07/2009 0642 PM
New Bern, Craven County.
Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by law enforcement.
Metal roof blown off a restaurant. Numerous trees and power lines down across the County.
01/07/2009 0645 PM
2 miles se of James City, Craven County.
Thunderstorm wind gust e60.00 mph, reported by public.
Public estimated 60-70 mph wind gust in Evans Mill subdivision. No damage reported.
01/07/2009 0642 PM
New Bern, Craven County.
Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by law enforcement.
Metal roof blown off a restaurant. Numerous trees and power lines down across the County.
01/07/2009 0645 PM
2 miles se of James City, Craven County.
Thunderstorm wind gust e60 mph, reported by public.
Public estimated 60-70 mph wind gust in Evans Mill subdivision. No damage reported.