Coastal Flood Advisory, Wind Advisory, and High Surf Advisory issued for Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands
A Coastal Flood Advisory, Wind Advisory, and High Surf Advisory have been issued for Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands due to an approaching low pressure system that is expected to pass off the North Carolina coast on Monday night and Tuesday.
Ocean overwash, rough surf, and minor beach erosion are likely, with 1-2 feet of above-ground flooding possible, especially in vulnerable areas with compromised dunes. The greatest risk for flooding impacts will be along oceanside areas from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout, and N.C. Highway 12 and Ocracoke Island ferry service may be impacted.
Minor water level rises will also be possible for areas adjacent to the southern Pamlico Sound, as well as the Neuse, Bay, and Pamlico Rivers.
Gusty winds of 40-50 mph are forecast along the immediate coast, with the strongest winds occurring on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands.
Dangerous marine conditions with gale-force winds and hazardous seas are also expected for the coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Surf City, starting on Monday afternoon.
A list of local Outer Banks resources for additional information is below.
- For information on the local forecast, visit weather.gov/mhx for general weather information, or the National Weather Service office in Newport/Morehead City’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NWSMoreheadCity/.
- For local water level forecasts from the NWS, visit https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/mhx
- For updates regarding road conditions, visit DriveNC.gov and follow the North Carolina Department of Transportation and NCDOT NC 12 on Facebook. The Dare County Sheriff’s Office also shares local road condition updates on its Facebook page.
- To get notified of ferry delays or cancellations, sign up for text and/or email alerts via the N.C. Ferry System’s FINS system: www.ncdot.gov/fins.
