06/18/2026
Important update from Beaufort County Emergency Management!
Good Afternoon Everyone,
Our office is actively monitoring the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur as it moves across the southern US and towards Eastern NC. Forecasted impacts for Beaufort County include.
Winds
Sustained SW winds between 15 and 20 mph, with gust of 25 to 30 are expected to continue through sunset today.
SW winds are expected to remain elevated between 10am and 6pm tomorrow
Sustained between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts between 20 and 25.
SW winds are expected to transition from the N around 2pm.
There is no significant wind impacts forecasted for our area after sunset Friday.
Rain
While we have a slight chance of rain tonight, most of our precipitation is forecasted to occur between 5am and 7pm tomorrow, with the heaviest rains occurring between 11am and 2pm.
Most areas of our county are forecasted to receive between ¾ and 1 inch of rain. However, locally higher amounts are possible.
Thunderstorm(s) / Isolated Tornado(s)
It is likely that the remnants of Arthur will create a strong line (or band) of storms between 11am and 3pm, as its core moves through our area. Heavy rain, high winds, and isolated tornados are possible with these developing lines / bands.
We encourage everyone to continue to monitor trusted local media outlets for additional updates. We also ask for your help in keeping our county informed of developing severe weather by ensuring you, your family, friends, and neighbors have a means of receiving notifications of any watches and or warnings that may be issued. (Push notifications from weather apps, weather radios, etc.)
As always, thank you all for what you do to keep Beaufort County informed, prepared, and safe.
Chris Newkirk
Director
