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Forecast as of 12:15 PM EDT on September 5, 2008

Synopsis For Eastern North Carolina Coastal Waters
Tropical Storm Hanna will approach from the S today and move through E North Carolina after midnight tonight into early Sat morning. Hanna will move rapidly NE out of the area during the day Sat. A weak cold front will move in from the W sun and become stnry...then dissipate Mon. Another cold front will approach from the NW on Tue.

Forecast as of 12:15 PM EDT on September 5, 2008 S Of Currituck Beach Light To Oregon Inlet Nc Out 20 Nm-
S Of Oregon Inlet To Cape Hatteras Nc Out 20 Nm-
Hurricane Watch in effect

Rest Of Today
Se winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft dominant period 11 seconds. Showers with isolated tstms.

Tonight
Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. Se winds 20 to 25 kt increasing to 30 to 40 kt with gusts to around 55 kt late. Seas 8 to 12 ft dominant period 11 seconds. Showers with isolated tstms.

Sat
Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. S winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts to around 55 kt. Seas 14 to 15 ft. Showers with isolated tstms in the morning...then showers likely in the afternoon.

Sat Night
Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. SW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to around 45 kt...becoming W 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Showers likely early in the evening...then a slight chance of showers late in the evening.

Sun
NW winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming N 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 7 ft.

Sun Night
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 5 ft.

Mon
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 4 ft.

Mon Night
Se winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 4 ft.

Tue
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 4 ft. A chance of showers and tstms. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Watch Statement as of 1:14 PM EDT on September 5, 2008

... Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect...
... Hurricane Watch remains in effect...

... New information...

The center of Tropical Storm Hanna is now about 375 miles south of
Wilmington. A Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch remain in
effect for eastern North Carolina coastal waters. A Tropical Storm
Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected within
the warning area within the next 24 hours. A Hurricane Watch
warning means that hurricane conditions are possible within the
area as well.

... Areas affected...

This statement recommends actions to be taken by mariners in the
Pamlico Sound and along the coastal waters of North Carolina out
20 nm.

... Storm information...

At 1100 am EDT... the center of Tropical Storm Hanna was located
near latitude 28.9 north... longitude 79.2 west or about 375 miles...
south of Wilmington North Carolina.

Hanna is moving toward the northwest near 20 mph. A gradual turn
to the north with an increase in forward speed is expected later
this afternoon. On the forecast track... the center of Hanna will
be near the southeast coast of the United States tonight.
However... rains and winds associated with Hanna will reach the
coast well in advance of the center.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 65 mph... with higher gusts.
Only slight strengthening is forecast prior to landfall...
although it is still possible for Hanna to become a hurricane.

The minimum central pressure just reported by the aircraft was
980 mb... 28.94 inches.

... Watches/warnings...

No additional hazards are in effect.

... Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Boat owners should take action now to secure their boats. If out
on the open water... make way to seek safe Harbor. Be especially
cautious near inlet entrances where the incoming swell could
become steep when the tide is falling.

... Storm surge and storm tide...

A 1 to 3 foot storm surge is possible tonight continuing into
Saturday morning along areas adjacent to the Pamlico Sound as
Hanna moves across the area. The areas expected to see the highest
water level rises are along the banks of the Neuse and Pamlico
rivers where local water rises of 2 to 4 feet will be possible.

... Winds...

Sustained tropical storm force winds are expected to spread north
through the region through this evening. These winds are expected
to end from south to north during the day on Saturday. The
strongest winds will occur late tonight continuing through
Saturday morning in the 35 to 45 kt range with gusts to 60 kt.

... Marine impacts...

Seas of 9 to 12 feet are expected to build from south to north
this afternoon... then build to 13 to 18 feet tonight and continuing on
Saturday. Locally higher seas are possible south of Cape Hatteras.
In the Pamlico waves of 3 to 4 feet are expected this afternoon...
building to 5 feet tonight and Saturday.

... Tornadoes...

A potential will exist for tornadoes as Hanna approaches and
crosses the region this afternoon into Saturday.

... Next update...

This statement will be updated around 6 PM.

... TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
... HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT...

Date	Time	Tide Type	Height
Avon
2008-09-05	5:17 AM EDT	Low Tide	0.13 feet
2008-09-05	11:51 AM EDT	High Tide	2.86 feet
2008-09-05	6:15 PM EDT	Low Tide	0.48 feet
2008-09-05	11:58 PM EDT	High Tide	2.09 feet
2008-09-06	5:59 AM EDT	Low Tide	0.28 feet
2008-09-06	12:42 PM EDT	High Tide	2.77 feet
2008-09-06	7:15 PM EDT	Low Tide	0.60 feet
Cape Hatteras (fishing pier) (3)
2008-09-05	5:16 AM EDT	Low Tide	0.65 feet
2008-09-05	11:46 AM EDT	High Tide	3.45 feet
2008-09-05	6:20 PM EDT	Low Tide	0.92 feet
2008-09-05	11:53 PM EDT	High Tide	2.58 feet
2008-09-06	5:56 AM EDT	Low Tide	0.76 feet
2008-09-06	12:34 PM EDT	High Tide	3.30 feet
2008-09-06	7:14 PM EDT	Low Tide	1.08 feet
Cape Hatteras (fishing pier)
2008-09-05	5:21 AM EDT	Low Tide	0.53 feet
2008-09-05	11:56 AM EDT	High Tide	3.39 feet
2008-09-05	6:24 PM EDT	Low Tide	0.84 feet
2008-09-06	12:06 AM EDT	High Tide	2.57 feet
2008-09-06	6:04 AM EDT	Low Tide	0.69 feet
2008-09-06	12:47 PM EDT	High Tide	3.26 feet
Hatteras Inlet
2008-09-05	5:47 AM EDT	Low Tide	0.44 feet
2008-09-05	12:15 PM EDT	High Tide	2.32 feet
2008-09-05	6:37 PM EDT	Low Tide	0.60 feet
2008-09-06	12:29 AM EDT	High Tide	1.88 feet
2008-09-06	6:30 AM EDT	Low Tide	0.54 feet
2008-09-06	1:03 PM EDT	High Tide	2.22 feet