NWS Morehead City Briefing

Attached is the latest briefing for the upcoming wind and coastal flooding event for eastern North Carolina, expected to begin tonight and extending through Tuesday. Minor to moderate coastal flooding is forecast for soundside locations from the northern Outer Banks southward to Frisco. Additionally, wind gusts of 45-50 mph are likely along the coast and near 40 mph for inland areas. A widespread 2-3" of rainfall is expected but a flash flood threat remains negligible.

What Has Changed

- Coastal Flood Watch was upgraded to a Coastal Flood Warning for soundside locations from the Northern Outer Banks southward to Frisco

- Forecast maximum wind gusts have increased