Nor'easter Brings Coastal Flood Warnings and High Winds to US Mid-Atlantic Coast, NC Highway 12 Closed

A storm-force non-tropical low pressure system off the U.S. Mid-Atlantic coast is causing Coastal Flood Warnings for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands, with forecasts of 0.6-1.2 meters (2-4 feet) of inundation. High winds and dangerous surf (9-12 feet breaking waves) are also expected. N.C. Highway 12 remains closed between the Marc Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe due to significant ocean overwash. The National Hurricane Center indicates a 40% chance of the system developing subtropical characteristics.