Coastal flood watch issued for Georgetown until Wednesday evening

The National Weather Service Wilmington NC released an updated beach hazards statement for Coastal Georgetown on Wednesday, valid from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., warning of strong north-to-south longshore currents and moderate rip current risks that can sweep swimmers into hazardous areas. Separately, the NWS Wakefield VA issued a high surf advisory for Eastern Currituck effective Wednesday morning through Thursday evening, predicting breaking waves between eight and twelve feet alongside potential road closures due to flooding from low-lying property inundation and shoreline erosion; travelers are advised to avoid driving around barricades or through unknown water depths while inexperienced swimmers should stay out of the dangerous surf. Meanwhile, Northern Outer Banks residents face high rip current risk driven by north winds generating three-to-five-foot swells, whereas Southern Outer Banks and Crystal Coast areas remain at low risk with smaller wave heights; officials recommend checking flag conditions before entering the ocean, swimming only when flags permit, staying with a buddy, and remembering to swim parallel to shore if caught in currents.