Storms in the Mid-Atlantic; Tropical Storm Ian Expected to Rapidly Intensify

Scattered severe thunderstorm with a primary threat of hail and damaging winds will be possible this afternoon and evening across portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic States. Tropical Storm Ian is forecast to approach the Florida peninsula at major hurricane strength by midweek, and poses a risk of dangerous storm surge, hurricane-force winds, and heavy rainfall.
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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Last Update: 322 PM EDT Sun Sep 25 2022

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Wilmington, NC Local Forecast Office

3NM N Dredge Wreck MR

Marine Zone Forecast

Synopsis: AMZ200-260815- 322 PM EDT Sun Sep 25 2022 .Synopsis for coastal waters from Surf City North Carolina to South Santee River South Carolina out to 20 nautical miles... Southwesterly winds will increase this evening ahead of an approaching cold front. The front will move offshore Monday night allowing high pressure to build into the area through the middle of the week. Weather conditions will deteriorate Thursday and Friday as what should be Hurricane Ian approaches the Florida Gulf coast. $$

Through 7 Pm

SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.

Tonight

SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A slight chance of showers after midnight.

Mon

SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

Mon Night

SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.

Tue

N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms in the morning.

Tue Night

NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

Wed

N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

Wed Night

NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of showers after midnight.

Thu

NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft, building to 7 to 9 ft. A chance of showers, then showers likely after midnight.

Fri

E winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming SE 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft, subsiding to 7 to 8 ft after midnight. Showers likely. A chance of showers and tstms. winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.