The Outer Banks is experiencing a rapidly developing nor'easter' right now, that is expected to hang out for a few days. I took a ride as far north as Southern Shores today, and got a few pics. Winds gusts have been as high as 56 mph here at the Manteo airport and reportedly higher further south. The Ocracoke ferry suspended operations early today, and left many stranded there. Some minor power outages have been reported. The rain did not start in earnest until close to dark, but has been steady and heavy since. Six inches is predicted. Thank goodness it is not freezing weather or we would be in blizzard conditions! Ocean overwash is expected all up and down the Outer Banks before this is over. Tides are higher than normal due to the moon cycle, and the next high tide is at about 7:30 am Wednesday.
See the pics taken on Tuesday before the rain on the Outer Banks Board here:
Outer Banks Board post
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