If a hurricane cut off access to your pharmacy tomorrow, would you have enough daily medication to get by? 💊
Nearly half of all Americans rely on daily prescription medicine. When severe weather strikes, power outages and flooded roads can shut down local pharmacies for days.
Don’t wait for a storm to track your way. Make sure your emergency kit includes:
✅ A 7-day supply of all daily prescription medications.
✅ A fully stocked first-aid kit.
✅ Personal hygiene essentials like soap, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting wipes. 🧼🩹
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➡️ Get your full hurricane prep guide here: https://www.weather.gov/moreheadcity/hurricaneprep
🚨 Are you making this critical hurricane food mistake? When stocking your hurricane kit, water is only half the battle. Meteorologist Erik Heden from the National Weather Service in Newport breaks down exactly what non-perishable foods you need to survive at least 7 days after a major storm.
From proteins and carbs to the items people always forget (like baby food and pet food!), make sure your family is actually prepared.
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🚨 Is your family ready for hurricane season? In today's video, we discuss how your hurricane kit should include bottled water and why you should have at least one week's worth of food, water, and medicine for EVERYBODY in your house.
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Check your local weather forecast here: www.weather.gov/moreheadcity
This video was taken on the evening of January 31st, 2026 at the local National Weather Service office in Newport, NC during a major snowstorm. This storm produced the most snow in over 30 years for Eastern North Carolina, with a general 12" to 18" across the area. Visit https://www.weather.gov/mhx/SignificantEvents for more.
This video was recorded on Friday afternoon January 30th and details expected major impacts from a winter storm this weekend in Eastern North Carolina.
In this video, updated around 0600est on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, we give a rough idea of when precipitation may fall across our area and what form it may be in. This is to give you a general idea, with the main focus of icing expected to be west of Highway 17. Please visit www.weather.gov/mhx for updates and do not ANCHOR on just one forecast!
In this video, updated around 0200 PM on Friday January 23rd, 2026, we give a rough idea of when precipitation may fall across our area and what form it may be in. This is to give you a general idea, with the main focus of icing expected to be west of Highway 17. Please visit www.weather.gov/mhx for updates and do not ANCHOR on just one forecast!
This video details expected ice impacts for eastern North Carolina, especially Saturday evening and Sunday morning. As always, you can find the latest updates at www.weather.gov/moreheadcity.
In this video, updated around 0800 AM on Friday January 23rd, 2026, we give a rough idea of when precipitation may fall across our area and what form it may be in. This is to give you a general idea, with the main focus of icing expected to be inland of Highway 17. Please visit www.weather.gov/mhx for updates and do not ANCHOR on just one forecast!
In this video, updated around 0320est on Friday January 23rd, 2026, we give a rough idea of when precipitation may fall across our area and what form it may be in. This is to give you a general idea, with the main focus of icing expected to be inland of Highway 17. Please visit www.weather.gov/mhx for updates and do not ANCHOR on just one forecast!
In this video, updated around midday on Thursday January 22nd, 2026, we give a rough idea of when the precipitation may fall across our area and what form it may be in. This is to give you a general idea, with the main focus of icing expected to be inland from Highway 17. Please visit www.weather.gov/mhx for updates and do not ANCHOR on just one forecast!
This video provides an overview of the expanded marine forecast and warning responsibilities of NWS Morehead City, beginning March 3rd, 2026. For more information visit https://www.weather.gov/mhx/marinezoneexpansion or https://www.weather.gov/media/notification/pdf_2025/scn25-101_ER_20-60NM_Marine_Zone_Expansion_Dec2025.pdf
Twice a day, from nearly 100 locations in the US, we launch weather balloons to measure the atmosphere above us. Prior to active weather like today (March 5th, 2025) (or prior to hurricanes, ice storms, etc), we launch additional balloons to sample the atmosphere. This data helps us issue more accurate forecasts and warnings. Our mission is to protect life and property and we work 24/7 to ensure that happens.
➡️ More Info www.weather.gov/upperair
☑️ Local forecasts: www.weather.gov/mhx or www.weather.gov/forecastpoints
This video was recorded on the afternoon of March 4th, 2025 at 4 PM. Visit www.weather.gov/mhx and www.weather.gov/forecastpoints for the latest updates!
This video was recorded on the morning of February 19th at 11 AM. Find the latest forecast at www.weather.gov/moreheadcity or www.weather.gov/forecastpoints
In this video recorded Monday January 20th in the late morning, we cover the updated forecast for Eastern North Carolina and highlight areas where we may see more snow than others.
In this video we talk about what to expect for the upcoming winter over Eastern North Carolina, what factors are coming into play, along with the BEST place you can find official snow forecasts. We also give you tips on how to prepare for the winter and emphasize how coastal storms can often have the BIGGEST impact on our area.
![NWS Morehead City Special Briefing Major Winter Storm This Weekend [3 PM - Fri, January 30th, 2026]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VlzO86CcKVQ/2.jpg)
![NWS Morehead City Special Briefing Major Winter Storm This Weekend [9 AM - Fri, January 30th, 2026]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PYi9B53oLiE/1.jpg)
![NWS Morehead City Special Briefing Winter Storm This Weekend [3 PM - Thursday, January 29th, 2026]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qRHciwMMkhQ/2.jpg)
![NWS Morehead City Special Briefing Winter Storm This Weekend [9 AM - Thursday, January 29th, 2026]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6nKxqGC1EXs/3.jpg)
![NWS Morehead City Special Briefing Winter Storm This Weekend [5 PM - Wednesday, January 28th, 2026]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UnMCKQrB1ho/2.jpg)
