A strong frontal system approaches the Outer Banks Thursday and Friday. Severe thunderstorms, gusty winds, and coastal flooding are expected.

Advisories issued include Coastal Flood and High Surf Advisories, along with a Gale Warning for coastal waters. Minor to moderate inundation, 1-2 ft. above ground, is possible.

Flooding is most likely from Thursday evening through Friday. Oceanside areas south of Oregon Inlet, including Ocracoke Island, may be affected. Soundside areas from Duck to Avon, including Roanoke Island, are also at risk.

Rough surf, beach erosion, and an elevated rip current risk are expected. Scattered thunderstorms may produce damaging wind gusts and brief tornadoes Thursday afternoon and evening. Southerly wind gusts of 40-45 mph are forecasted from Thursday afternoon.