The National Weather Service upgraded its forecast Sunday afternoon on the low-pressure weather which is expected to impact eastern North Carolina from Monday through Wednesday.
A Coastal Flood Watch has been issued for Ocracoke and Hatteras Islands.
A Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued for the Northern Outer Banks, East Carteret, Pamlico, Beaufort, and Southern Craven Counties.
A High Surf Advisory has been issued for the Outer Banks from Duck to Cape Lookout.
The Gale Watch has been upgraded to a Gale Warning for all rivers, sounds, and coastal water.
The high winds with gusts in the mid-40 mph range and overwash on Ocracoke may shut down NC 12 north of the pony pasture and temporarily disrupt the Hatteras Inlet ferry service.
Southern Pamlico Sound and Neuse/Bay Rivers may experience elevated water levels due to the sustained strong northeast winds.
In addition, the Weather Service is cautioning that a second low pressure system will likely bring additional impacts to eastern- to mid-NC to late this week.
A lot of events are scheduled for the end of the week and the Observer will post postponements or cancelations if they are announced.
