Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials are among those closely watching two weather systems that are likely to impact ocean-side beaches and travel conditions starting Tuesday morning and continuing through this week, depending on the path and strength of Subtropical Storm Nicole.
Rangers say visitors should use caution this week on all ocean-side seashore beaches and should avoid a two-mile stretch of beach at the north end of Rodanthe.
Forecasters with the National Weather Service’s Newport/Morehead office expect strong northeast to east winds Tuesday due to high pressure anchored over New England. They are also monitoring Subtropical Storm Nicole, which is forecast to impact the east coast of Florida before traveling up the southeast coast later this week.
Potential impacts through Wednesday include strong winds, minor to moderate flooding along all ocean-side seashore beaches and significant beach erosion.
Travel along N.C. Highway 12 may be challenging due to ocean overwash and beach erosion.
Additional impacts associated with Subtropical Storm Nicole will become clearer in the coming days.
