Newport, N.C. – Dangerous surf and coastal flooding will affect eastern North Carolina through midweek as swells from distant Hurricane Erin push toward the shoreline. High surf and rip current risks are expected to continue through Wednesday, creating hazardous conditions for swimmers and boaters.
According to the National Weather Service in Morehead City, a Coastal Flood Watch and High Surf Advisory remain in effect from Tuesday afternoon through late Wednesday. Strong onshore winds will combine with long-period swells to raise water levels along Carteret, Onslow, and surrounding coastal counties.
Minor flooding of roads near the waterfront is possible during high tide cycles, especially in low-lying communities. Ocean overwash and beach erosion could make some stretches of Highway 12 on the Outer Banks and areas near Atlantic Beach difficult to travel. Officials urge drivers to avoid flooded roadways and remind beachgoers to stay out of the surf due to powerful rip currents.
Residents are encouraged to move belongings from flood-prone areas, secure outdoor property, and remain alert to further updates. The threat is expected to ease late Wednesday as swells gradually subside, but additional advisories may be issued if conditions worsen.
Five Day Forecast for Newport, NC
- Monday: Sunny, high near 89. Low around 73.
- Tuesday: Chance of showers after 2 p.m., high near 87. Breezy with east winds up to 10 mph. Low near 74.
- Wednesday: Showers and storms possible after 11 a.m., high near 86. Continued coastal flooding risk. Low near 74.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 86. Cooler at night with lows in the upper 60s.
- Friday: Partly cloudy, high near 84. Low around 71.
