A high risk of rip currents continues Monday throughout the Outer Banks due to the effects of the remnants of Hurricane Earl, according to an update from the National Weather Service. An increased threat of rip currents will likely remain for the first part of the week, and beachgoers are urged to check the National Weather Service’s forecast for beach conditions before heading to the coast. The high risk of rip currents means the surf zone is dangerous for all levels of swimmers and beachgoers should stay out of the water. Hurricane Earl was the first test for the Jug Handle Bridge and recently completed beach nourishment projects in Avon and Buxton, and NC Highway 12 was never affected during the multi-day period of high swells. Ocean side flooding was reported in northern Rodanthe from Thursday night into the weekend, however, the flooding occurred on the S-Curves section of the island, which is now bypassed by the new Jug Handle Bridge, which opened on 28 July 2022 . On Friday, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore advised visitors to avoid the beach between the north end of Rodanthe and South Shore Drive until later this week due to ocean overflow, steep cliffs and debris from nearby homes, including open and damaged septic tanks. tanks on the beach. In addition, moving activities are taking place for many properties near the beach. For more local forecast information, visit www.weather.gov/mhx for general weather information or the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office on Facebook at NWS imageS-Curves on Monday. NCDOT image. Image of the S curves in north Rodanthe over the weekend from Elevation 12. Image of the S curves in north Rodanthe over the weekend from Elevation 12.
