Minor ocean overwash reported on Tuesday, Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Hatteras Island

Minor ocean overwash reported on Tuesday, Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Hatteras Island

Higher astronomical tides paired with strong northeast winds will bring coastal flooding to portions of Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, especially during periods of high tide, according to an update from the National Weather Service. Northern Buxton at around 7:15 a.m. Photo by Joy Crist. Minor ocean overwash was reported in northern Buxton starting at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, roughly 2.5 hours before the morning’s high tide. While N.C. Highway 12 …