Subtropical Storm Josephine churns up high waves, winds

Key Points:

• The National Hurricane Center has named the ongoing October nor'easter Subtropical Storm Josephine, which is expected to remain offshore while moving northeast and potentially reach sustained winds of 80 mph by Friday.
• The storm will primarily impact coastal flooding from the Delmarva Peninsula to eastern North Carolina, with coastal flood alerts in effect for the Outer Banks and possible inundation of 1 to 4 feet, along with high surf advisories for waves up to 14 feet.
• Coastal flooding, high surf, and rip currents are expected to affect areas from Florida's Atlantic beaches to New England, causing significant beach erosion and moderate river flooding from North Carolina to Maryland during high tide.
• Winds have shifted northward with the storm, bringing gusts capable of knocking down power lines in coastal communities from the Carolinas to New England, though heavy rain is expected to remain mostly offshore with only occasional showers in coastal areas.
• While Josephine is not expected to be as impactful as the late September nor'easter, caution is advised along the East Coast due to hazardous rip currents, coastal flooding, and strong winds.