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Moderate to strong east/northeast flow will persist into the weekend, resulting in several impacts across Eastern NC. At this time, we expect the worst impacts to be felt around the times of high tide Saturday evening and early Sunday morning along the oceanside portions the Outer Banks, north of Cape Hatteras.

Through the weekend, we will be in a period of above normal astronomical tides resulting in the potential for at least minor coastal flooding along the Outer Banks north of Hatteras and possibly over the southern Pamlico Sound region (Cedar Island, Adams and Club Foot Creeks). Other impacts include dangerous rip currents, continued beach erosion and dangerous shore break.

High Surf and Coastal Flood Advisories remain in effect for Outer Banks Dare County, mainly for areas north of Cape Hatteras through Sunday evening for minor ocean overwash and dune erosion north of Hatteras. Strong easterly winds are expected to develop Saturday afternoon and Saturday night. Gale force winds are possible across the waters Saturday afternoon and evening, mainly north of Ocracoke, with wind gusts 40-45 mph along the Outer Banks. Seas will build to 8-13 feet north of Ocracoke, and 4-9 feet south.

Widespread showers are expected today and Saturday, with locally heavy rainfall and localized flooding possible.

The National Weather Service will be monitoring this situation closely and will be providing updates when additional information becomes available. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.