Jose expected to pass by NC, stay offshore
Hurricane Jose, now a Category 1 storm, brought strong winds, rip currents and large waves to the Outer Banks this week, but, according to WRAL Mike Moss, the storm's impact is almost over.
Posted — UpdatedHowever, according to WRAL Mike Moss, the storm's impact is almost over.
Jose on Tuesday was just off the North Carolina coast, moving north about 9 mph with 75 mph maximum sustained winds.
On Tuesday, the storm caused water and sand to cover parts on Highway 12.
Joey Poy was visiting from Florida, only to get stuck.
"We went to get a couple of things at the grocery store, passed my sisters' turn and tried to make a u-turn to get back there and we got stuck," he said.
The washout led to some stress for Jason Botteicher, who was on vacation from Pennsylvania.
"I mean, I can't believe it, especially our house, watching the waves come in both sides of the house," he said. "Then, last night, the windows, the waves actually pushed the window down."
According to Moss, by Sunday, Jose won't need to be watched any longer.
The rest of the state will continue to be unaffected by Jose, and the last few days of summer should be beautiful in the Triangle, according to Moss. Rain is not expected to be an issue this week, and temperatures will be warm, in the mid 80s, but not humid.
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