A strong arctic cold front blasted through Eastern NC during the day. Strong westerly winds produced power outages across the region as widespread wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph were recorded, with some localized areas near the coast gusting as high as 60 mph. The winds peaked in the morning for inland locations, and for coastal areas in the afternoon. The strong west winds produced coastal flooding for sound side areas of the Outer Banks during the afternoon hours, with road closures on Hatteras Island, as well as the northern Outer Banks including the Manteo and Colington Island areas.

Strong Wind in DUPLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Reported by: Utility Company

Tri-County EMC reports power outages around the county due to trees that fell on power lines. Winds were measured around 55 mph.

Strong Wind in EAST CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-DEC-22 10:45:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Reported by: Utility Company

Carteret-Craven reports power outages around the county due to trees that fell on power lines. Winds were measured around 55 mph.

Strong Wind in JONES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-DEC-22 10:30:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Duke Energy reports power outages around the county due to trees that fell on power lines. Winds were estimated to have gusted to 50 to 55 mph.

Coastal Flood in NORTHERN OUTER BANKS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-DEC-22 09:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winds picked up during the morning hours with the passage of an arctic cold front. Peak wind gusts of 50-60 mph were observed during the late morning to early afternoon hours, though remained high through the remainder of the afternoon. Flooding issues began in the mid to late morning hours, peaking in the early to mid afternoon. Multiple roads were closed due to high water on them, though no structural flooding was reported. Roads began to open by early evening, with all roads cleared of floodways by around 8pm. Some standing water and puddles created icy spots as temperatures fell to well below freezing overnight and through the day Saturday, Christmas Eve.

Coastal Flood in HATTERAS ISLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-DEC-22 09:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winds picked up during the morning hours with the passage of an arctic cold front. Peak wind gusts of 50-60 mph were observed during the late morning to early afternoon hours, though remained high through the remainder of the afternoon. Flooding issues began in the mid to late morning hours, peaking in the early to mid afternoon. Multiple roads were closed due to high water on them, though no structural flooding was reported. Roads began to open by early evening, with all roads cleared of floodways by around 8pm. Some standing water and puddles created icy spots as temperatures fell to well below freezing overnight and through the day Saturday, Christmas Eve.

Strong Wind in LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-DEC-22 10:15:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 MG
Reported by: Utility Company

Duke Energy reports power outages around the county due to trees that fell on power lines. Wind gusts were measured up to 56 mph.

Strong Wind in MARTIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Dominion Energy reports power outages around the county due to trees that fell on power lines. Wind gusts were estimated up to 50 to 55 mph.

Strong Wind in WASHINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-DEC-22 10:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Dominion Energy reports power outages around the county due to trees that fell on power lines. Wind gusts were estimated up to 50 to 55 mph.

Strong Wind in TYRRELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-DEC-22 10:30:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Dominion Energy reports power outages around the county due to trees that fell on power lines. Wind gusts were estimated up to 50 to 55 mph.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-DEC-22 10:30:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Reported by: Utility Company

Duke Energy reports power outages around the county due to trees that fell on power lines. Wind gusts were measured up to 55 mph.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-DEC-22 10:30:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Reported by: Utility Company

Duke Energy reports power outages around the county due to trees that fell on power lines. Wind gusts were measured up to 55 mph.

Strong Wind in BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-DEC-22 10:30:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Tideland EMC reports numerous power outages around the county due to trees that fell on power lines. Winds were estimated to have gusted around 50 mph.

Strong Wind in PAMLICO, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-DEC-22 11:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Duke Energy reports power outages around the county due to trees that fell on power lines. Wind gusts were estimated up to 55 mph.

Strong Wind in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-DEC-22 10:30:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Duke Energy reports power outages around the county due to trees that fell on power lines. Wind gusts were estimated up to around 50 mph.

Strong Wind in WEST CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-DEC-22 10:45:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Carteret-Craven reports power outages around the county due to trees that fell on power lines. Wind gusts were estimated up to around 55 mph.