Strong winds, minor ocean overwash possible on Wednesday and Thursday
A strong cold front will move through the Outer Banks late Wednesday and Thursday, bringing high winds and the potential for ocean overwash, according to an update from the National Weather Service.
Hazardous seas could lead to minor beach erosion and localized ocean overwash for beaches that are vulnerable to southerly-southeasterly swell and winds, mainly south of Cape Hatteras.
Severe thunderstorms are possible, and winds outside of storms could be hazardous on their own. Southerly winds will strengthen throughout the day on Wednesday, with gusts up to 40 mph. A Wind Advisory may be issued.
Periods of heavy rains are also expected, and rainfall totals of one-half to one inch are forecast, with local higher amounts possible.
A list of local Outer Banks resources for additional information is as follows:
- 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.
