The storm poses significant risks to coastal areas, including high tide flooding, beach erosion, and destructive waves. Wind gusts exceeding 40 mph are expected, particularly in the Outer Banks region, where parts of North Carolina Highway 12 are already closed due to flooding. The worst impacts are anticipated in the Outer Banks, Chesapeake Bay, and Ocean City, Maryland, with water levels potentially rising over two feet above normal during high tide. The storm could exacerbate ongoing coastal erosion issues in vulnerable areas.