Hurricane Dorian Information

September 4, 2019

Nash County Emergency Services personnel are actively monitoring the progress of Hurricane Dorian. The storm is still expected to bring winds and rain to our area Thursday and into Friday.  Please go to our CodeRed page and sign up for emergency messages and stay tuned to local media for more details.  Be sure your family is prepared before the storm and access the ReadyNC App for information.

CodeRED

ReadyNC


September 2, 2019

Monday's Tropical Weather Update is attached with a short summary below.
- Tropical Storm Force Winds could be expected Wednesday evening.
- Main impacts will primarily be Thursday.
- 39 mph gusts
- 2-6 inches of rain is possible
- Major flooding of rivers is not expected.  Some flash flooding is possible.
- Downed trees and power lines are possible in some areas.
- Higher amounts of wind and rain are expected the further east you go towards the coast.
- Low risk of isolated tornadoes.  Still, need to be observant.
- Quiet weather likely for Friday afternoon.
- Discussions are being had of potential Coastal Shelters being established along the I-95 corridor.
- State of Emergency is prepared and will be signed tomorrow.

This is what is being projected at this time, things could change for the better or for the worse.

Updates will continue as we receive them.