The latest forecast by National Weather Service out of Newport/Morehead City for this weekend (March 22) has indicated that there will be an increased rainfall, two to three inches on Ocracoke and Hatteras islands with dangerous marine conditions.
Rain will begin as soon as Friday afternoon and will be especially heavy with isolated strong thunderstorms Friday night and Saturday.
High winds with gusts up to 45 mph will be southerly Friday night into Saturday morning and northerly Saturday night into Sunday causing minor to moderate flooding that could bring overwash on NC 12.
A disruption of ferry service will be possible.
