Carteret County Emergency Services is closely monitoring the track of Hurricane Ian.
Ian is expected to continue northeastward though Thursday night and then turn north and make landfall along the Georgia/South Carolina border before moving inland though the Carolinas.
Impacts to Carteret County are expected late week with heavy rains across the county as the primary hazard -- with 6-8” possible on the coast, with most widespread rainfall expected on Friday and Saturday. Several periods of moderate to heavy rain are expected, possibly resulting in minor to moderate coastal flooding. Flash flooding is possible in the areas of heaviest rainfall.
Gusty winds will also be possible late this week and weekend. Isolated downed trees and power outages will be possible due to gusty winds and saturated soils.
Emergency Services Director Stephen Rea said people in Carteret County should continue to check their local weather outlets for updated storm forecasts and complete their personal preparations.
