North Carolina Weather System - Video Transcript Flashcards

Flashcards covering key concepts from the NC weather broadcast transcript, focusing on track, movement, and local impacts.

What area in North Carolina is described as ground zero for the approaching weather system?

The Outer Banks.

Is landfall expected in North Carolina according to the notes?

No landfall is expected, but there could be a close enough encounter with nasty winds and rain.

What change in water conditions was observed on the Outer Banks?

Water is rising across the Outer Banks.

Where is the system currently relative to the Outer Banks, and what is its general direction of movement?

It is not near the Outer Banks yet and is moving West-Northwest.

Approximately how far and in what direction is the system from Cape Hatteras?

About 180 miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras.

What has happened to the system's movement, and what is the anticipated future track?

Movement has slowed and remains west; it is expected to turn toward West-Northwest later.

Which atmospheric feature is pushing across the Eastern United States and influencing the track?

A jet stream.

What effect would weakening the upper high east of the area have on the storm's track?

It would allow a more West-Northwest track.

What was the 'fork in the road' discussed last week regarding the track?

Some thought the system would take a right turn and be well off the scene; forecasters had issued a far West track.

Did the speaker believe the right-turn scenario was likely?

No, the speaker did not personally believe that scenario.

What is the forecast for the track later today and tomorrow?

A turn to more of the North-Northwest later today and more likely tomorrow.

Who is Danny College and what did he report?

A long-time Outer Banks resident who reported water rising on the Outer Banks.