Clouds have steadily increased Friday evening over the Currituck Sound. [Sam Walker photo]
Another round of heavy rain is forecast to start the weekend in northeastern North Carolina, which could lead to more flooding issues along parts of the Outer Banks and inland sections.
Weak low pressure will pass just inland Saturday, dragging a cold front across the area late Saturday night.
The National Weather Service Wakefield office has posted a flash flood watch for the mainland areas between the Virginia border and Albemarle Sound, including the Currituck Outer Banks/Corolla.
A widespread one-to-two inches of rain is expected, while localized amounts of five-plus inches are possible. Given already saturated soils, localized flash flooding is possible tomorrow for much of eastern North Carolina.
Additionally, a few stronger thunderstorms Saturday could produce damaging wind gusts. A moderate risk of rip currents is forecast for Saturday for the beaches off Carova, Corolla, Hatteras Island and Ocracoke.
National Weather Service forecast for Nags Head, as of Saturday, 9 a.m.:
Today
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 85. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
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