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Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Heat Building in the West

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Aug 19, 2025 at 8:44:41 pm EDT

Increased moisture today will result in higher storm chances today. Due to light winds aloft storm motion will be slow. This could lead to some localized flooding.
Current Radar
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms, moving offshore during the evening. Lows in the 70s.
Morning sunshine, then isolated to scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90 along the coast to the mid 90s inland.

 

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