Headline:
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 10:52AM EDT until March 16 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 7:52am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 50 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures
possible.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick, Coastal New Hanover,
and Coastal Pender Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown
and Coastal Horry Counties.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this evening. For the
Freeze Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive
vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Area Description:
Coastal Pender; Coastal New Hanover; Coastal Brunswick; Coastal Horry; Coastal Georgetown
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
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