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Meteorologists indicate that a nor’easter is likely to develop off the coast of the Carolinas late Sunday, posing risks of hazardous surf and coastal inundation extending from North Carolina’s Outer Banks to the Jersey Shore, and potentially impacting Long Island. Tides may reach two to four feet above average north of Cape Hatteras, with flooding potentially persisting through multiple high tide events over a span of three to four days. Evacuations have been initiated in North Carolina. The storm's trajectory remains uncertain due to its anticipated slow movement. Here’s an overview of the factors involved, the populations at greatest risk, and key points to monitor.
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00:00A nor'easter may be about to form off the Carolina coast, and forecasters say the impacts could stretch from
00:06North Carolina's outer banks all the way to the Jersey Shore, and possibly Long Island.
00:11A strong cold front is colliding with unusually warm Gulf Stream water, and that is the fuel.
00:17High tides are forecast to run 2 to 4 feet above normal, north of Cape Heteros, and the flooding could
00:23last through several high tide cycles over 3 to 4 days.
00:28Evacuations have already been ordered in North Carolina. The coast is still recovering from an early-season nor'easter last
00:34month, so the damage could stack up.
00:36The big question is the track. Computer models disagree, and slow-moving storms like this one are prone to large
00:43forecast errors.
00:44If it lingers near the warm water off Virginia or North Carolina, it could even pick up some tropical characteristics,
00:51though that is unlikely.
00:52If you live on this coast, watch your local forecast closely.
00:55Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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