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High Wind Watch — East Carteret, NC, Northern Outer Banks, NC, Ocracoke Island, NC, Hatteras Island, NC
Issued
7:00 PM CDT · Sat, Oct 17 2026
Expires
1:00 AM CDT · Mon, Oct 19 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KMHX

Affected Areas

East Carteret, NC Northern Outer Banks, NC Ocracoke Island, NC Hatteras Island, NC

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible.

* WHERE...East Carteret County, and Hatteras Island, Northern Outer
Banks, and Ocracoke Island.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.