Hurricane Dorian Information for Beaufort County NC - 9/5/19 | Eastern North Carolina Now

Press Release (Storm Update):

    Publisher's note: We will provide all Hurricane Dorian reports and press releases as long as Beaufort County and eastern North Carolina is in danger, and while there is the immediate and essential cleanup. You can find all Hurricane Dorian posts here.

    We are expecting Hurricane Dorian to impact Beaufort County with hurricane force winds. Winds will begin to increase beginning Thursday mid-afternoon. Forecasted wind gusts of up to 49 mph and sustained winds of up to 38 mph are expected by 6:00 PM Thursday. It is forecasted that winds will increase over the next 12 hours to gusts of 83 mph and sustained winds of 67 mph by Friday morning at 6:00 AM. Winds are then forecasted to decrease to 31 mph gusts and 23 mph sustained by Friday mid-afternoon. Winds will bring down trees and cause power and communication outages.

    Storm surge is expected to be between 4' - 6' above ground level with widespread flash flooding across forecast the region. Storm surge levels will rise rapidly, and wave action will increase the levels. Total rainfall for area is projected to be 5" - 10" with some eastern areas of the county experiencing up to 15". Heavy rain may exceed 2" per hour at times. There is a tornado watch in place.

    Evacuation:

    Beaufort County has now increased the voluntary evacuation of all flood prone and low- lying areas of the county to a mandatory evacuation. Please make plans to evacuate these areas no later than 3:00 PM on Thursday. Mandatory evacuation means that when conditions become unsafe for responders there will be no response until conditions are again safe. People who decide to stay in low-lying and flood prone areas during the storm will be on their own during this period. Please take action now and do not risk your life or the lives of responders.

    Emergency Shelter:

    Beaufort County has opened an emergency shelter at Washington High School (400 Slatestone Road, Washington). Please remember to bring necessities for several days stay. If you are a special medical need patient in need of shelter, please call 252-946- 2046.

    Transportation to the Shelter:

    Beaufort County will be providing transportation to the Washington shelter from various parts of the county according to the following information:

  • Belhaven Food Lion Parking Lot
    • Thursday 9/5/2019 10:00 AM departure time
    • Thursday 9/5/2019 12:00 PM departure time
  • Aurora Fire Department
    • Thursday 9/5/2019 10:00 AM departure time
    • Thursday 9/5/2019 12:00 PM departure time
  • Blount's Creek Fire Department
    • Thursday 9/5/2019 10:30 AM departure time
    • Thursday 9/5/2019 12:30 PM departure time
  • Chocowinity Food Lion Parking Lot
    • Thursday 9/5/2019 11:00 AM departure time
    • Thursday 9/5/2019 1:00 PM departure time

    Special Transportation Needs:

    If you have mobility issues and need special transportation assistance, please contact Beaufort Area Transit System (BATS) at (252) 946-5778. We urge you not to delay in scheduling this transportation.

    Animals for Shelter Attendees:

    Animals other than service animals are not allowed at the shelter nor on bus transportation. Shelter attendees with no other arrangement for animals may check their animal into the Beaufort County Animal Shelter. You must have a verification form provided by shelter staff to check your animal into the Beaufort County Animal Shelter.

    Please remember that Hurricane Dorian is a serious threat to our community. Please take every action available to keep yourself and your family safe.

    County Office Schedule:

    Beaufort County Offices will close at 12:00 PM on Thursday September 5, 2019 and will remain closed through Friday September 6, 2019.

    Additional Information:

    County Staff will be providing updated information throughout this weather event. Please check the county web-site home page at https://co.beaufort.nc.us
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Hurricane Dorian Updates - 9/5/19 Local News & Expression, Public Service, Public Issues, Memorial, Government, Governing Beaufort County Barbara Alligood


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There were numerous local professional and educational opportunities showcased on Wednesday at the Beaufort County Job and Resource Fair.
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the Monday, February 12, 2024 City Council meeting
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting with the Beaufort County Board of Education on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 3:30 PM at the Professional Development Center located at 845 Pierce St, Washington, NC.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will meet at 121 W. 3rd St, Washington, during the following times for their annual Planning Retreat:

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The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the boardroom located at 136 W. 2nd St, Washington, NC
This morning’s update included very minor changes to timing of today’s forecasted impacts.
This afternoon’s update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included another increase in the forecasted wind conditions for Beaufort County.
This morning’s update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included an elevated threat of severe weather, to include the possibility of tornados, as well as an increase in the forecasted wind conditions.
Our office is continuing to monitor an approaching cold front that is expected to bring high winds, elevated water levels, rain and the potential for severe storms to our area Tuesday and Wednesday. Forecast details for Beaufort County can be found below.
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the Monday, January 8, 2024 City Council meeting.

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Our office is currently monitoring the forecast of an approaching cold front that is expected to bring windy conditions, rain and the possibility of severe storms to eastern NC on Tuesday.

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