Multiple warnings were in effect along the East Coast on Wednesday, as officials warned of a "life-threatening" situation.

A tropical storm warning is in effect for the coastal regions of Virginia, the Outer Banks, Pamlico Sound, and the Eastern Shore. A coastal flood warning is in place from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon for coastal areas in Hampton Roads, on the Eastern Shore, and on the Outer Banks.

A storm surge warning was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Tuesday at 1:09 p.m. for Hatteras Island.

A storm surge warning is issued when there’s a serious risk of life-threatening inundation from rising ocean waters, typically within 36 hours of a tropical storm or hurricane.

The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC released an updated storm surge watch at 5:05 a.m. on Tuesday in effect until 1:15 p.m. for Ocracoke Island.

The massive storm is expected to bring coastal flooding and tropical storm conditions to parts of the mid-Atlantic despite not making landfall.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Crews will begin breaking down parts of the East Coast Surfing Championships setup at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on Wednesday morning because of storm surge concerns, organizers told 13News Now.