Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. NCDOT is reporting that NC 12 on the northern end of Ocracoke Island remains closed due to ocean overwash and dangerous driving conditions. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion will also occur.