CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. -- Forecast models show Hurricane Matthew possibly impacting our coast this weekend.
"Had to get the boats off the lifts and up in the yard on trailers. That'll be a little bit safer if the storm gets really bad," said Cal Edmondson, a Raleigh resident.
Edmondson lives in Raleigh but owns a home in Harker's Island, one of the areas that could see some flooding this weekend.
"I was out picking up stuff in the yard today and getting the porch furniture in and stuff like that," said Edmonson.
Necessary preps everyone should consider because a lot can come with the storm like heavy winds gusts, downpours, and storm surge.
"On a normal day at the coast, you see the tide come in and the tide go out. The water levels go up and down associated with it. When a storm comes through the area, then it blows the water. The winds actually push the water up against the shore," said Dr. Rick Luettich, Director of UNC Institute of Marine Sciences.
"I would say there's great concern in parts of eastern North Carolina, Down East Carteret County, Beaufort County, Pamilco County. We're forecasting an excessive 10 to 12 feet above normal water levels," said Luettich.
"Here the water gets pretty high and like I said, it's been up in the yard, and all the way around the house and up to the front door. it didn't quite get in the house but it came really close," said Edmonson.
A concern everyone needs to be aware of as Hurricane Matthew continues its course.
"Hope for the best. There's not a whole lot you can do when a storm's coming. Just get ready," said Edmondson.
"Ultimately you need to listen to the emergency management community and follow their advice on evacuation. You prepare to save your property, you evacuate to save your life," said Luettich.