The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple high wind warnings and wind advisories for various counties in the northeastern United States, including Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina. These alerts warn of strong northeast winds ranging from 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph, posing potential hazards to residents and properties in the affected areas.
Inland Worcester County in Virginia is under a Wind Advisory until 4 AM EDT on October 13, with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Similarly, coastal Worcester County in Maryland, Northampton, and Accomack Counties in Virginia are under a High Wind Warning until 2 AM EDT on October 13, with gusts up to 55 mph anticipated. The impacts of these strong winds include the potential for downed trees, power outages, and challenging travel conditions, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Further south, East Carteret County, Hatteras Island, and Ocracoke Island in North Carolina are under a High Wind Warning until noon EDT today, with gusts up to 60 mph forecasted. Damaging winds are expected to cause tree and power line damage, leading to widespread power outages and difficult travel conditions.
Mainland Hyde, Pamlico, Southern Craven, and West Carteret Counties in North Carolina are under a Wind Advisory until noon EDT today, with gusts up to 50 mph possible. Gusty winds in these areas may result in unsecured objects being blown around, potential tree limb damage, and isolated power outages.
In addition to the high wind warnings and advisories, a Flood Warning has been issued for the Moenkopi Wash in Coconino County, Arizona, due to excessive rainfall causing flooding in the area. The warning is in effect until 1:15 AM MST.
As severe weather events like these continue to impact various regions, it is crucial for residents to stay informed, heed official warnings, and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and the protection of their property.
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References:
– NWS Wakefield VA: [Wind Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e42ece16306db22233fed02a2a90e9bac020fb14.005.1.cap), [High Wind Warning](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e42ece16306db22233fed02a2a90e9bac020fb14.003.1.cap)
– NWS Newport/Morehead City NC: [High Wind Warning 1](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4aa53b80d16348b9d336c62327594ed4ffe041f1.001.2.cap), [Wind Advisory 1](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4aa53b80d16348b9d336c62327594ed4ffe041f1.003.1.cap), [High Wind Warning 2](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4aa53b80d16348b9d336c62327594ed4ffe041f1.002.2.cap)
– NWS Flagstaff AZ: [Flood Warning](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.5a592376d74d7d7d17d74da5b0870c5997255b79.001.1.cap)
– NWS Grand Junction CO: [Special Weather Statement](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9e50d83a4ff1337ff8db3d6f6615e0a5bcacbdb7.001.1.cap)
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