Dare County releases video update on Dorian
Curfew established for dare county; no entry starting at 8 p.m. tonight
The window of opportunity for evacuation is closing. Dare County Emergency Management strongly warns everyone to evacuate immediately to ensure the safety of you and your family. North Carolina Emergency Management has opened shelters in other areas of the state, including pet-friendly locations. For updated shelter information, visit https://www.ncdps.gov/storm-shelters. There are no emergency shelters in […]
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Storm surge threat increases to 4 to 7 feet above ground in Thursday morning update
The Thursday morning briefing from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City office included an increase in expected storm surge, with 4-6 feet above ground storm surge now forecast. Water levels will rise very rapidly on the sounds, and particularly for the soundside Outer Banks region, as the storm passes. Storm surge inundation […]
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NWS Wednesday afternoon update calls for 3-6 feet of storm surge; wind gusts up to 120 mph
The Wednesday afternoon briefing from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City office includes a slight increase in expected storm surge, with 3-6 feet above ground storm surge now forecast. Storm surge inundation could begin as early as Thursday, and the public can keep track of estimates for specific villages and neighborhoods via […]
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Curfews to be established for Dare County; Emergency Management urges prompt evacuation
The Dare County Control Group met on Wednesday morning and determined that curfews will be needed to ensure public safety. Exact timing for implementation of curfews and any additional prohibitions and restrictions will be made after considering updates from the National Weather Service later today and Thursday. Dare County is now under a Hurricane Warning […]
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All North Carolina coastal waters to close to shellfish harvest
All coastal waters in North Carolina will temporarily close to shellfish harvest at sunrise Thursday. The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is temporarily closing state shellfish waters due to the impending impacts of Hurricane Dorian. The closure was implemented by Proclamation PA-87-2019, issued today. The National Hurricane Center predicts Hurricane Dorian will produce rainfall accumulations […]
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Hurricane, Storm Surge Warnings issued for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands
The Hurricane and Storm Surge Watches have been upgraded to Hurricane and Storm Surge Warnings for the Outer Banks, per the 11 a.m. Wednesday update from the National Weather Service. A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected somewhere within the area within the next 36 hours. A Storm Surge Warning means there is a […]
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Hyde County shelter open at noon for evacuees
The general population shelter for evacuees from Hyde County is located at Northampton County Cultural and Wellness Center, 9536 NC Hwy 305, Jackson, N.C. 27845. The shelter will be open and accepting evacuees at 12 noon on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Pets are allowed at this shelter. Please bring vaccination records and a kennel if […]
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Outer Banks SPCA finds enough foster families ahead of Dorian
The Outer Banks SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) recently announced that they have found enough foster families to take care of animals at the shelter before Hurricane Dorian’s arrival. The Outer Banks SPCA put out a call for help earlier in the week asking for evacuees to take potential foster pets […]
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3 to 5 feet of storm surge forecast, Mandatory evacuation for residents begins today
3 to 5 feet of storm surge from Cape Lookout to Duck and up to 10 inches of rain are now forecast for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands from Hurricane Dorian, per the Wednesday morning briefing from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Initial storm surge impacts will be along the oceanside and […]
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