The storm’s center is expected to make landfall Friday in southeast North Carolina, which will coincide with the most severe effects. Storm surge, the rise in seawater above normally dry land at the coast, could rise a story high. Flooding from both the storm surge and rainfall could be “catastrophic,” the National Hurricane Center warned. The storm surge could reach up to more than a story high, or 13 feet, if the maximum surge coincides with high tide. The Hurricane Center describes the types of damage associated with Category 2 winds:Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof and siding damage.

Source: Washington Post September 13, 2018 05:31 UTC