From New York Post · · 1m 20s
Nor'easter threatens coastal flooding and beach erosion
Nor'easter could become tropical storm as it hits Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic coasts.
In brief
Nor'easter could become tropical storm as it hits Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic coasts. Nor'easter brings coastal flooding, beach erosion, and dangerous surf to Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic coasts through Thursday with mandatory evacuation on Hatteras Island. Originally reported by New York Post.
Storm system
A powerful nor'easter spinning off the North Carolina coast is expected to bring coastal flooding, beach erosion, gusty winds, dangerous surf and rip currents to parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast coasts through Thursday.
Invest 93L designation
The National Hurricane Center has tagged the storm as Invest 93L, indicating it has potential to take on subtropical or tropical characteristics.
Mandatory evacuation
A mandatory evacuation is in effect on Hatteras Island as storm conditions are expected to worsen with potential for significant ocean overwash.
Coastal impacts
North Carolina’s Outer Banks and Delmarva coasts will see days of coastal high tide flooding, gusty winds and beach erosion regardless of tropical development.
Beach erosion
Ramps down to Scarborough State Beach are blocked with caution tape and rope after a nor'easter eroded feet of sand.
Highway closures
Parts of North Carolina Highway 12, the primary route through the Outer Banks, are closed due to flooding.
Water levels
Water levels are expected to rise more than two feet above normal during high tide in Ocean City, Maryland.
What to remember
Nor'easter brings coastal flooding, beach erosion, and dangerous surf to Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic coasts through Thursday with mandatory evacuation on Hatteras Island.
