The storm has caused severe dune erosion, road closures, and flooding, leaving communities in the Outer Banks and Crystal Coast vulnerable. Residents and visitors face risks from high tides, power outages, and hazardous driving conditions. Ocracoke Island is completely cut off, and emergency services are limited. Coastal flooding of 1–3 feet (0.3–0.9 meters) is expected in low-lying areas, with offshore waves reaching up to 18 feet (5.5 meters), increasing the risk of rip currents and beach erosion.