Ever been to the Outer Banks? It doesn’t take much of a storm surge to wreak havoc on the islands and there are limited exits to the mainland. I vacationed there several times during the years I lived in Raleigh. LOVE the islands. I hope they get through this ok.
Keep in mind Sandy was a tropical storm when it flooded NJ.
Someday a storm is going to take out the entire outer banks and then the inner coast will see the brunt of the Atlantic. It will change signifcantly the NC coastline.