Wednesday, December 6, 2023
By Rob Morris on August 29, 2023
Hurricane Idalia this morning. (NOAA satellite image)
Hurricane Idalia is forecast to loop into the Atlantic Ocean as a tropical storm just south of the Outer Banks late Wednesday and into Thursday with conditions similar to a strong nor’easter expected along the coast.
Flash flooding could be a threat. Two to 3 inches of rain are possible through Thursday on the northern Outer Banks and up to 6 inches along Hatteras Island, according the latest update from the National Weather Service. Sustained winds could surpass tropical storm force of 39 mph, especially on Hatteras Island, and higher gusts are probable.
Idalia is projected to develop into a major hurricane with sustained winds exceeding 115 mph by the time it reaches the west coast of Florida Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center. A state of emergency has been declared there.
This morning, Idalia was 320 miles south-southwest of Tampa. Top sustained winds were 80 mph.
Here is the full report; click the arrows on the bottom left to change pages:
LatestBriefingThe Cape Hatteras National Seashore also provided this update:
Cape Hatteras National Seashore is closely monitoring the projected path of Hurricane Idalia. As of this afternoon, regional forecasts show that strong winds, heavy rainfall and other negative impacts are likely to begin as early as late Wednesday, Aug. 30 and possibly continue through Friday, Sept. 1.
In addition to the impacts forecast for Idalia, the Seashore is currently experiencing oceanside impacts from the combination of distant Hurricane Franklin and elevated tides.
Closures
The Seashore’s Ocracoke, Cape Point and Frisco campgrounds will close tomorrow, Aug. 30. Campgrounds will reopen after post-storm assessments are completed. As more forecasts are issued by the National Weather Service, additional closures of visitor facilities may be necessary. Closures will be listed on the Seashore’s alerts and conditions webpage.
Visitor Safety
Due to swells produced by distant Hurricane Franklin and elevated tides, some Seashore oceanside beaches are experiencing erosion and overwash. Portions of off-road vehicle routes on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands may be impassable until this weekend.
Life-threatening rip currents are expected through the next several days. Seashore visitors should stay out of the ocean until conditions improve.
A two-mile stretch of beach between the north end of Rodanthe and South Shore Drive in Rodanthe should be avoided due to the continued presence of vulnerable houses that may be damaged by rough surf and strong winds.
Road and Ferry Travel
Seashore visitors can monitor road conditions at https://drivenc.gov. Call 252-996-6000 or 6001 for current information on ferry services to and from Ocracoke Island.
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