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Probability of collision, overwash, and inundation for Hurricane Irene

By St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center 2011 (approx.)
Map of the North Carolina coast with three bands of red, pink, and white segments along the coast with danger probabilities
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NC/VA Border to Ocracoke, NC: probability of collision, overwash, and inundation for Hurricane Irene. Using current forecast information extensive beach and dune erosion is likely for the entire coast. Approximately 15% the coast is likely to overwash. Inundation of the beach system is not likely. 

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