Nor’easter Threatens Coastal Flooding and Strong Winds Along the East Coast

A nor’easter is expected to form off the Carolina coast late this weekend.

Its track and strength remain uncertain, but strong winds and rough seas could affect coastal areas from Florida through the Carolinas to New Jersey.

The storm could linger near the coast into next week, bringing repeated periods of bad weather.

Winds could reach more than 60 mph in parts of North Carolina’s Outer Banks and may bring down trees or power lines.

High tides could bring coastal flooding from the Outer Banks toward the Chesapeake Bay, with some places potentially seeing major flooding.

Visitors on Hatteras Island have been ordered to evacuate, according to one forecast report.

Forecasters say the storm might develop some subtropical characteristics, but the chance is low, and people along the coast should keep checking the forecast.