Strong winds have been recorded across parts of South and North Carolina, with gusts nearing 50 mph in some locations as of 3:45pm. The National Weather Service and local meteorologists have reported increasing wind speeds, with gusts over 40 mph expected to continue this evening into the overnight. The winds began to intensify around 6 pm, with gusts around 40 mph forecasted through the evening and gusts to 40 mph possible at times through midnight. The peak wind gusts from last night have been documented, and breezy conditions are expected to persist today, with gusts of 30-35 mph possible at times.
Here are the peak wind gusts across the area from last night. Breezy conditions will continue today with gusts of 30-35 mph possible at times. #ilmwx #ncwx #scwx https://t.co/eMahIRzzSz
We're starting to see some 30 mph wind gusts show up this evening. Gusts to 40 mph will be possible at times through midnight. #SCwx @WMBFnews https://t.co/aRw0xXuRqp
6pm - Winds are really starting to crank up and will gust around 40 through the evening. #scwx #ncwx https://t.co/6U5rrzMvK5
Wind will continue to increase and gust over 40 mph this evening into the overnight. https://t.co/wmBI25CczY
3:45pm - Winds gust near 50 mph in a few spots now. #scwx #ncwx https://t.co/Fjo14gyIXx