Onslow News

Town of Swansboro issued the following announcement on Dec. 20.

Onslow County Emergency Management and NOAA National Weather Service are monitoring potential weather impacts this week associated with the strong weather system that will be moving through the region. 

Confidence is HIGH that this event will occur, and we are expecting minor to moderate impacts.•Coastal Flooding: Minor to moderate impacts adjacent to the eastern Pamlico, Croatan and Roanoke Sounds, and Roanoke Island. Very low-lying roads and properties flooded.•Ocean Overwash: Minor overwash possible north of Ocracoke. Portions of Hwy 12 could be impacted, especially around high tides.•Low Water Levels: Below normal water levels could impact marine traffic along the Neuse, Bay, Pamlico, and Pungo Rivers •Cold Weather: Dangerously cold temperatures for those outdoors, and possible damage to pipes•Strong Winds: Wind gusts to 40 to 55 mph or higher along the coast could bring scattered power outages and damage outdoor items.•Very Dangerous Marine Conditions: Seas 10-15 ft and strong Gale to Storm Force winds possible. Powerful surf and minor erosion at the beaches.•Severe Weather: Strong damaging winds in thunderstorms could lead to downed trees and power lines. Primary threat may be around Thursday morning.•Heavy Rainfall: Rainfall totals 1-2 inches, with isolated higher amounts could bring localized flash flooding

Due to the freezing temperatures, the restroom facilities at all Swansboro Parks will be closed from December 23rd to December 27th.

Progress and evolution of this system will be monitored. Additional briefings will be issued as the forecast warrants.                

Original source can be found here.