As a result of Hurricane Earl, we are becoming increasingly concerned about an extended period of life threatening rip currents for all Eastern NC beaches through this weekend and likely into early next week. In addition the combination of onshore flow, high astronomical tides, and Hurricane Earl swell will likely lead to minor oceanside coastal flooding this evening into this weekend. Some of this swell is already reaching the coast, with a HIGH RISK for Rip Currents All Beaches today.