Hurricane Aaron Impacts East Coast with Dangerous Waves and Flooding

Hurricane Aaron's Impact on the East Coast

• 🌀 Hurricane Aaron is currently moving northeast along the east coast, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
• ⚠️ While the storm's core is not expected to make landfall, coastal areas are bracing for dangerous waves and storm surge.

North Carolina's Preparedness

• 🚨 North Carolina is under a state of emergency, with mandatory evacuations in the Outer Banks.
• 🌊 Conditions have deteriorated significantly overnight, with winds gusting around 40 mph and surf reaching 12-15 ft, potentially growing to 20 ft.

Coastal Hazards and Road Closures

• 💥 Violent waves are crashing into piers, and the combination of high surf and high tide is causing coastal erosion and flooding.
• 🚗 Portions of Highway 12, the main road in the Outer Banks, have been closed by the Department of Transportation due to expected flooding.
• 📍 The closure includes the route leading to Cape Hatteras and Rodanthe, areas known to be lower-lying and prone to inundation.