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Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
405 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

AMZ158-212115-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-241124T0500Z/
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
405 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 4 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Lake Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
216 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

SCZ016-020>022-029-115-116-212030-
/O.NEW.KCAE.FZ.A.0002.241122T0800Z-241122T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCAE.LW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-241122T0000Z/
Chesterfield-Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Lee-Northern Lancaster-
Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Lancaster, Bishopville, Springdale,
Winnsboro, Van Wyck, Elgin, Indian Land, Lancaster Mill, Camden,
Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Community of Almond Glen,
Winnsboro Mills, Cheraw, Lugoff, Newberry, Andrew Jackson State
Park, and Pageland
216 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds around 20 mph with
  gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing
  temperatures as low as 32 possible.

* WHERE...Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Newberry, Northern
  Lancaster, and Southern Lancaster Counties.

* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening.
  For the Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
  hazardous conditions for small craft. In addition, frost and
  freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and
  possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.

&&

$$


Freeze Watch


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
303 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>077-083>086-212115-
/O.CON.KRAH.FZ.A.0002.241122T0600Z-241122T1400Z/
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-
Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Anson-
Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-
Including the cities of Warrenton, Rockingham, Oxford,
Knightdale, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Louisburg, Dunn, Roxboro,
Graham, Cary, Franklinton, Apex, Southern Pines, Nashville,
Albemarle, Kittrell, Archdale, Raleigh, High Point, Polkton,
Asheboro, Smithfield, Clayton, Laurinburg, Troy, Raeford, Camp
Mackall, Rocky Mount, Mebane, Princeville, Wadesboro, Enfield,
Carrboro, Ellerbe, Pittsboro, Buies Creek, Rougemont, Durham,
Creedmoor, Roanoke Rapids, Wake Forest, Erwin, Norlina, Carthage,
Spring Hope, Angier, Selma, Henderson, Tarboro, Lexington,
Wagram, Aberdeen, Scotland Neck, Lillington, Greensboro,
Pinehurst, Sanford, Thomasville, Siler City, Burlington, Wilson,
and Winston-Salem
303 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s.

* WHERE...Most of central North Carolina.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

26

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
303 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

NCZ078-088-089-212115-
/O.EXA.KRAH.FZ.A.0002.241122T0600Z-241122T1400Z/
Wayne-Cumberland-Sampson-
Including the cities of Clinton, Hope Mills, Fayetteville, Spring
Lake, Roseboro, and Goldsboro
303 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures around freezing.

* WHERE...Cumberland, Sampson, and Wayne Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
301 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

NCZ012>014-030-VAZ089-090-092-093-096-211000-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.FZ.A.0002.241122T0800Z-241122T1400Z/
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Bertie-Surry-James City-Southampton-
Isle of Wight-Suffolk-
Including the cities of Carrollton, Williamsburg, Barham,
Chippokes State Park, Midway, Quitsna, Longview, Lawson,
Franklin, Booth Fork, Crittenden, Hog Island Game Reserve,
Driver, Bacons Castle, Benns Church, Corapeake, Ahoskie,
Chuckatuck, Cleopus, Elwood, Bethel Church, Downtown Suffolk,
Merry Hill, Gwaltney Corner, Deanes, Carrsville, Poolesville,
Windsor, Lees Mill, Edenhouse, and Margarettsville
301 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Bertie, Gates, Hertford, and
  Northampton Counties. In Virginia, Isle of Wight, James City,
  Southampton, and Surry Counties, and Suffolk.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

05

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
223 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

NCZ087-096-105-SCZ017-023-024-211530-
/O.NEW.KILM.FZ.A.0001.241122T0800Z-241122T1400Z/
Robeson-Bladen-Inland Pender-Marlboro-Darlington-Dillon-
Including the cities of Burgaw, Hartsville, Darlington, Dillon,
Lumberton, North Hartsville, Bennettsville, McColl,
Elizabethtown, and Bladenboro
223 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Bladen, Inland Pender, and Robeson
  Counties. In South Carolina, Darlington, Dillon, and Marlboro
  Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

ABW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
216 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

SCZ016-020>022-029-115-116-212030-
/O.NEW.KCAE.FZ.A.0002.241122T0800Z-241122T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCAE.LW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-241122T0000Z/
Chesterfield-Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Lee-Northern Lancaster-
Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Lancaster, Bishopville, Springdale,
Winnsboro, Van Wyck, Elgin, Indian Land, Lancaster Mill, Camden,
Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Community of Almond Glen,
Winnsboro Mills, Cheraw, Lugoff, Newberry, Andrew Jackson State
Park, and Pageland
216 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds around 20 mph with
  gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing
  temperatures as low as 32 possible.

* WHERE...Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Newberry, Northern
  Lancaster, and Southern Lancaster Counties.

* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening.
  For the Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
  hazardous conditions for small craft. In addition, frost and
  freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and
  possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
212 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

NCZ090-198-211515-
/O.NEW.KMHX.FZ.A.0001.241122T0800Z-241122T1400Z/
Duplin-Inland Onslow-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jacksonville, Half Moon, Faison,
Richlands, Kenansville, Beulaville, and Wallace
212 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible.

* WHERE...Duplin and Inland Onslow Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

OJC


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
321 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

NCZ087-096-105-SCZ017-023-024-220830-
Robeson-Bladen-Inland Pender-Marlboro-Darlington-Dillon-
321 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Freeze Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Freeze Watch.

Frost and/or freezing temperatures are possible Friday and Saturday
nights.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
321 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

NCZ099-107-109-SCZ032-033-039-055-058-059-220830-
Columbus-Inland New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-Florence-Marion-
Williamsburg-Inland Georgetown-Central Horry-Northern Horry-
321 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Frost and/or freezing temperatures are possible Friday and Saturday
nights.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
811 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>077-083>086-211100-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-
Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Anson-Richmond-
Scotland-Hoke-
811 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Freeze Watch.

A few hours of strong and potentially damaging wind gusts are
expected this evening as a strong cold front moves through the area.
Gusts as high as 35 to 45 mph are likely.

Gusty winds of 20 to 30 mph combined with relative humidity between
30 and 35 percent on Thursday and Friday will risk possible elevated
fire danger concerns, especially over the southern Piedmont and
Sandhills.

Additionally, much colder air will move in tonight through early
Sunday. Areas of frost and freeze conditions are expected Friday
through Sunday mornings with lows forecast to be in the upper 20s to
middle 30s. The coldest mornings are expected on Friday and Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
811 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

NCZ078-088-089-211100-
Wayne-Cumberland-Sampson-
811 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

A few hours of strong and potentially damaging wind gusts are
expected this evening as a strong cold front moves through the area.
Gusts as high as 25 to 40 mph are likely.

Gusty winds of 20 to 30 mph combined with relative humidity between
30 and 35 percent on Thursday and Friday will risk possible elevated
fire danger concerns, especially over the southern Piedmont and
Sandhills.

Additionally, much colder air will move in tonight through early
Sunday. Areas of frost and freeze conditions are expected Friday
through Sunday mornings with lows forecast to be in the low to
middle 30s. The coldest mornings are expected on Friday and Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
401 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

NCZ012-013-030-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-079>083-087-088-092-509>522-
212115-
Northampton-Hertford-Bertie-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-
Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-
Brunswick-Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-Greensville-
Sussex-Southampton-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-
Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
401 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina,
central Virginia, east central Virginia, north central Virginia,
south central Virginia and southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Gusty winds of 30 to 40 mph are possible along and immediately
behind a strong cold front late this evening into early Thursday
morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
328 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

NCZ003-019-VAZ010>014-018>020-023-024-032>035-212030-
Surry-Wilkes-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig-Alleghany VA-
Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
328 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia,
southwest Virginia and west central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Northwest winds increase this evening. 30 to 40 mph gusts are
possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
328 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

NCZ004>006-020-VAZ043>047-058-059-212030-
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-
Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
328 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
northwest North Carolina, central Virginia and south central
Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Northwest winds increase this evening. 25 to 35 mph gusts are
possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
328 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

NCZ002-VAZ016-017-212030-
Alleghany NC-Carroll-Floyd-
328 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina and
southwest Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
456 AM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193>196-198-199-211000-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-
Southern Craven-West Carteret-East Carteret-Inland Onslow-
Coastal Onslow-
456 AM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Elevated fire weather conditions are possible Thursday, with minimum
relative humidity values falling to 30-35% inland combined with
westerly wind gusts 20 to 25 mph.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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