Nor’easter Threatens Outer Banks Beach Homes

Clear Facts

• A rapidly intensifying nor’easter off the Southeast coast is producing near-hurricane force winds.
• Since 2020, 27 privately owned beach houses in North Carolina have collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean.
• Winds with potential gusts of 60-70 mph, heavy snow, and severe beach erosion are predicted to increase risks to vulnerable coastal homes.

Strong winds linked to a developing nor’easter are bringing severe risks to beachfront properties in the Outer Banks. Heavy snow and high winds are expected as the storm intensifies.

“27 privately owned beach houses in North Carolina have suffered a collapse into the Atlantic Ocean since 2020.”

Abandoned and at-risk oceanfront homes now face danger from predicted gusts up to 70 mph, significant beach erosion, and massive ocean surf. The threat could cause further collapses along the coast.

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