The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) Outer Banks Group is closely monitoring the path of Hurricane Dorian, and staff at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial are currently preparing for potential storm impacts. A high risk of rip currents, causing life threatening conditions, will persist throughout the […]
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The threat for significant and direct impacts from Dorian continue to increase for the Outer Banks area based on the latest track, per a Monday morning update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City office. The Hyde County Board of Commissioners have enacted a State of Emergency in advance of Hurricane Dorian […]
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On Sunday evening, a 61-year-old man from Oak Hills, Virginia, died in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Hatteras National Seashore near Hatteras Village. The water-related fatality occurred 1.5 miles north of Ramp 55 near Flambu Road. A 911 call was received by Dare County Dispatch at 5:25 p.m. A bystander observed the swimmer in apparent distress […]
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With recent trends indicating a northern turn up the East Coast midweek, the odds have increased for the Outer Banks area to see direct impacts Wednesday through Friday, per a Sunday morning update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City Office. The threat for a prolonged period of heavy rainfall across eastern North […]
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With recent trends indicating a northern turn up the East Coast midweek, impacts from Dorian will be felt this weekend through next week, with an enhanced risk of rip currents beginning in the immediate future, per a Saturday update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City Office. As of 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, […]
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The Will Willis Store & Fish House (aka Jack’s Store, ca.1930) has now been secured to its new support structure with the surrounding dock, piers and platforms replaced. Over 200 feet of shoreline has been stabilized with rock and bulkhead. Several new benches have been added to relax and enjoy the views. There’s plenty of […]
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This is Messier 8, the Lagoon Nebula. M 8 is about 4.3 thousand light-years away from us. It’s composed of a cluster of stars that are accented by an emissions nebula (red) and a dark nebula, (the black areas dividing the emission nebula.) The dark nebula give this formation its name since it reminded early […]
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The next court appearance for a Dare County man accused of slashing tires on multiple Jeeps and other vehicles along the Outer Banks since July has been continued as the National Park Service continues investigating. Richard G. Perrot, 62, of East Lake was arrested Aug. 11 after park service officials say they caught him in […]
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While there are minimal concerns for Eastern North Carolina when it comes to immediate impacts from Hurricane Dorian, residents and visitors along the Outer Banks are advised to watch for rough surf and rip currents this weekend, and to keep an eye on Dorian’s track as it approaches the U.S. coastline. Data from an […]
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Going out on the water can be dangerous, especially if you don’t have the right equipment. If you do find yourself in trouble, being able to communicate that you need help can be a lifesaver—literally! Here are the top five items the Coast Guard recommends you take with you on your boat so you can […]
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