A prolonged period of coastal flooding is expected Sunday, May 8th, through Wednesday, May 11th.
During that time multiple days of strong north to northeast winds will combine with offshore waves of 10 to 15 feet. This will produce severe beach erosion, minor to moderate coastal flooding, ocean over wash and high threats for rip currents.
The highest threat will be Oceanside from Cape Hatteras north. This will occur over multiple high tide cycles.
Elsewhere elevated water levels are expected for multiple days across sound side Hatteras and Ocracoke Island, Downeast Carteret, and the lower Neuse River.
