On Friday at 2:17 a.m. a wind advisory was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC. Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph for Northern Outer Banks until 4 p.m. this afternoon.

In the midst of a drought, Hampton Roads is expected to get a good, soaking rainfall, and tidal flooding is expected for the high tide cycles Friday.

The NWS adds, "Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors." "The lowest portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding of about one foot in depth.

A coastal flood warning was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Thursday at 4:44 a.m. valid from Friday 3 a.m. until Saturday 10 a.m.