The Outer Banks and Delmarva coasts are at high risk of coastal flooding, with water levels expected to rise over two feet above normal during high tide in some areas, such as Ocean City, Maryland. Prolonged gusty winds and destructive waves will exacerbate beach erosion and flooding, particularly along North Carolina Highway 12, which is already experiencing closures. Dangerous surf and rip currents pose additional risks to beachgoers. The mandatory evacuation of Hatteras Island underscores the severity of the situation, with significant ocean overwash expected to impact the region.