Synopsis For Eastern North Carolina Coastal Waters
A frontal system will move through the area today. Low pres will intensify near the mid Atlantic coast Tue night then lifts NE Wed. A weak cold front will move through the area Wed night. High pres rebuilds over the area on Thu. Another frontal system is expected to impact the area on Fri.
Forecast as of 4:18 am EDT on March 22, 2010
S Of Ocracoke Inlet To Cape Lookout Nc Out 20 Nm-
Small Craft Advisory in effect through Wednesday morning
Today
S winds 20 to 25 kt...becoming SW 15 to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas 8 to 11 ft dominant period 7 seconds. A chance of tstms. Showers likely...mainly this morning.
Tonight
SW winds 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft dominant period 8 seconds. A slight chance of showers after midnight.
Tue
W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. A slight chance of showers in the morning.
Tue Night
W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
Wed
NW winds 15 to 20 kt...becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
Wed Night
W winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming NW after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Thu
NE winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming S. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Fri
W winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming NE 15 to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of showers. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.