An update from the National Weather Service said coastal flooding and high surf warnings were issued for the Outer Banks through midday Sunday.

According to the Coastal Flood Warning (which takes effect at 6:00 a.m. Thursday), flooding of up to two feet above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

Due to the High Surf Advisory (which goes into effect at 6 a.m. Friday), large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet and dangerous rip currents are expected in the surf zone.

Beach erosion and marine flooding may impact vulnerable areas along the Outer Banks, particularly areas where flooding has repeatedly caused problems (e.g., North Ocracoke Island, North Buxton, Rodanthe, and Pea Island).

The Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry will operate on a modified schedule beginning Thursday due to weather conditions, with ferries departing approximately hourly from the Hatteras and Ocracoke terminals (similar to the late fall schedule beginning November 5).

Below is a list of local Outer Banks resources for additional information.

• For Local weather forecast information, Visit Weather.gov/mhx for general weather information or the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NWSMoreheadCity/.
• For Road condition updatesVisit DriveNC.gov and follow the North Carolina Department of Transportation and NCDOT NC 12 on Facebook. The Dare County Sheriff’s Office also shares updates on local road conditions on its Facebook page.
• To be notified Ferry delays or cancellationsSign up for SMS and/or email alerts through the NC Ferry System’s FINS system: www.ncdot.gov/fins.
• For Rip current information and other beach hazards, sign up for text alerts from Dare County, marine rescue agencies and the National Weather Service by texting “OBXBeachConditions” to 77295.