Ocracoke beach. Photo: P. Vankevich

The North Carolina Weather Forecast Office of the National Weather Service reports today (Dec. 10) that a powerful swell from a very distant low-pressure system will impact Outer Banks beaches with wave runup into next week bringing several coastal hazards.

The high surf advisory with rough surf, beach erosion and minor ocean overwash, including on Ocracoke, is predicted.

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