Nags Head, North Carolina

... Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect from 7 am Wednesday to
1 PM EST Thursday...

A coastal Flood Warning remains in effect from 7 am Wednesday to
1 PM EST Thursday.

Westerly winds of 30 to 40 knots with higher gusts will develop
on Wednesday and continue Wednesday night. The strong westerly
flow will increase water levels over the eastern portions of the
Albemarle and Pamlico sounds and adjacent Outer Banks. Water levels
will rise 3 to 4 feet above normal on the sound side of the Outer
Banks Wednesday and continue into the first part of Thursday.
Winds will diminish Thursday with the higher water levels
gradually subsiding along the sound side of the Outer Banks.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water... and take appropriate action to protect life
and property.

... High Wind Warning in effect from 7 am to 10 PM EST Wednesday...

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued
a High Wind Warning... which is in effect from 7 am to 10 PM EST
Wednesday. The high wind watch is no longer in effect.

An area of low pressure will move off the North Carolina coast
tonight and rapidly deepen off the mid Atlantic coast Wednesday as
strong high pressure builds in from the northwest. The resulting
tight pressure gradient will produce strong westerly winds of
30 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph across the Outer Banks
from late Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. Winds are
forecast to slowly subside late Wednesday night and Thursday.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.