The NC Weather Forecast Office out of Newport/Morehead City has issued a warning of a cold front that will impact the Outer Banks and mainland eastern Carolina.
Travelers should be wary of these conditions. The high winds may cause a temporary delay in ferry service.
Here is what to expect:
- Heavy Rainfall: 1–3” expected; Potential for ponding of water on roadways Thursday night into Friday morning.
- Strong Winds: Potential for isolated power outages between Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout where wind gusts are the strongest. A Wind Advisory is in effect for this region.
- Coastal Impacts: High surf south of Cape Hatteras may lead to beach erosion and localized overwash on NC Highway 12 through Friday afternoon.
- A High Surf Advisory is in effect for this region.
- Marine: Hazardous conditions due to strong S/SW winds and large breaking waves.
- Gale Warnings in effect for coastal waters south of Oregon Inlet.
