As of 5 a.m. on Friday, the center of the eye of Hurricane Dorian was located approximately 25 miles east of Cape Lookout, and about 55 miles southwest of Cape Hatteras. Dorian is moving northeast 14 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph and this general motion with an increase in forward speed is […]
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There were no major changes to the forecast for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands in the Thursday evening update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. However, with numerous tornadoes and flash flooding incidents already reported in the southern regions of North Carolina, residents are encouraged to have multiple ways to receive warnings […]
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Per a Thursday evening update, Dare County Emergency Management stated that the time to safely evacuate has passed, and Emergency Management is advising those in Dare County to shelter in place until the storm passes. Conditions will deteriorate overnight and remain hazardous through Friday afternoon. Curfews for all areas of Dare County, except for the […]
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Hyde County officials reported in their Thursday evening update that a curfew is in place for Ocracoke Island from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. A county-wide ban on alcohol sales will remain in place until the order is lifted. Hyde County is expecting sustained winds of 80-90 mph with gusts over 100 mph. Rainfall totals […]
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4-7 feet of storm surge continues to be forecast for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands with very rapid water level rise on the Pamlico Sound as the center of the storm passes on Friday, per the Thursday afternoon update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Initial storm surge impacts will be along […]
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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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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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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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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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