Tracking Hurricane Tammy: Impacts and Uncertainty Along the Atlantic Coast

Hurricane Tammy is forecasted to move towards the North Carolina coast by the weekend, potentially bringing rough surf conditions. The storm is currently located south-southeast of Bermuda with winds of 75 mph. It is expected to remain at hurricane strength through Tuesday and Wednesday before weakening to a tropical storm on Thursday. While the storm is predicted to weaken and not have significant impacts on land, the Wilmington area may experience maritime impacts, including increased risk for rip currents along the coast. No watches or warnings are currently in effect.