Overview

• Scattered showers arrive Saturday with much stronger impacts Sunday as the coastal low nears, bringing very windy conditions along the Carolinas and the Mid-Atlantic.
• Gusts are expected to top 40 mph along the coastline and exceed 50 mph on the Outer Banks, with temperatures holding in the 60s to low 70s.
• Rainfall of roughly 1 to 3 inches is forecast from late Saturday through early Monday as periods of steadier rain develop overnight Saturday into Sunday.
• Marine hazards are elevated with 5 to 7 foot surf, a high risk of rip currents, and a small craft advisory in effect through the weekend.
• Minor to moderate tidal flooding is possible near high tides, with forecasters highlighting vulnerable spots such as Springmaid Pier and low-lying streets that flood when tides exceed about 8 feet.