Wilmington, NC – Halloween weekend could bring a heightened wind concern to coastal North Carolina, with federal forecasters highlighting the potential for high winds along portions of the Atlantic coastline as October ends and November begins.
According to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, its extended hazards outlook issued Thursday, Oct. 22, identifies a risk of high winds along portions of the southeastern Atlantic coast during the Oct. 30–Nov. 5 forecast period.
The regional concern includes coastal areas near the Carolinas, making the developing pattern relevant for Wilmington, New Hanover County and neighboring communities. However, the outlook does not confirm damaging wind gusts in Wilmington or establish that the strongest winds will occur on Halloween…