SFC (ret.) Robert Jordan

❗️Sunday 10/18/26 Nor’Easter Update 🌀 Not much change in the forecast to report since yesterday. A Nor’easter off the NC Coast will continue to strengthen Sunday through early to mid-week. 💨🌊 This slow-moving system will bring strong winds, high waves, coastal flooding, and extremely dangerous marine conditions well into next week. 🚨 Conditions will continue to deteriorate though the weekend, and the greatest coastal impacts are expected on the ocean side of the Outer Banks. ⚠️ The mandatory evacuation order for Hatteras Island visitors remains in effect. Ferry service is suspended with only Southport/Fort Fisher running. 📌 Full Sunday Hazardous Weather Update: ReadyNC.gov/weather #ReadyNC #ncwx

‼️Hazardous Weather 10/09/26‼️ ⛈️ Periods of moderate to heavy rain are expected for much of North Carolina Saturday into Sunday as tropical moisture associated with Hurricane Isaias moves into the region. ⛈️The greatest rainfall is forecast across portions of the mountains and along the coast over the weekend. 📍Full forecast at ReadyNC.Gov/Weather

⚠️ Friday Evening Tropical Weather Update⚠️ 🌬️ Strong winds and tropically enhanced rainfall is forecast to impact NC over the weekend. ❗️The greatest rainfall is forecast across portions of the mountains, where numerous flash floods are likely Saturday and Saturday night. 🌧️Widespread rainfall totals of 2-4” are forecast across much of the mountains, with southeast facing slopes and portions of the Blue Ridge Escarpment possibly accumulating 4-6” of rainfall through Sunday morning. Locally higher amounts of 8”+ cannot be ruled out for these areas. With periods of moderate to heavy rainfall forecast for portions of the NC mountains, the threat of isolated landslides and debris flows will increase for areas across the southern mountains and Blue Ridge Escarpment. Especially during the heaviest rainfall Saturday evening into Sunday morning where rainfall rates have the best chance to reach 5” over 24 hours. Rainfall amounts of 2-4” remain possible across portions of eastern NC through Sunday. Locally higher amounts of 6”+ are possible where heavy rain bands continue to develop over the same areas and especially along the coast. Elsewhere across the Piedmont and western Coastal Plain, widespread accumulations of 1-2” are forecast with areas of locally higher amounts possible. 🚨North Carolinians should: 1. Be Informed- have multiple ways to receive alerts, especially overnight Saturday into Sunday. Follow reputable sources of information like the National Weather Service, local media outlets, and local emergency management offices. 2. Have a Plan- know where you will go to seek higher ground in flood prone areas or if you need to take shelter for severe weather. 📌 For the full Friday P.M. Tropical Weather Update, visit ReadyNC.Gov/Weather 📌 For the latest preparedness information, visit ReadyNC.Gov/Isaias #ReadyNC #IsaiasNC

"As we reflect on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on our nation, we remember those that we lost and those families that were forever impacted by that day. We witnessed the courage and dedicated service of first responders and public safety professionals from across the country and the power of our local communities coming together to support each other in the days, months, and years since." - NCEM Director Will Ray