Storm Surge Watch and Tropical Storm Watch issued ahead of Isaias, per Sunday Evening NWS Update

After multiple days of uncertainty, confidence is now high about the eventual timing and intensity of Tropical Storm Isaias, per a Sunday evening update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City office. LOCAL FORECAST FOR HATTERAS AND OCRACOKE ISLANDS Storm surge and oceanfront erosion remain a concern for both Hatteras and Ocracoke […]

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Tropical Storm Watch in effect; Dare County provides updates on county response in Sunday afternoon briefing

The following update was released by Dare County on Sunday afternoon, August 2. As of 11 a.m. on Sunday morning, a Tropical Storm Watch became effective for Dare County, indicating that tropical storm conditions are possible through Tuesday. The local State of Emergency declaration remains in effect along with a mandatory evacuation for Hatteras Island, including […]

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NCDOT Ferry Division Announces Final Evacuation Schedules from Ocracoke Island

The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will suspend emergency evacuation operations from Ocracoke after tomorrow’s 10:30 a.m. departure from Ocracoke to Hatteras. This will be the final ferry leaving Ocracoke until Tropical Storm Isaias passes. The division will suspend ferry operations on Pamlico Sound today after the 1:30 p.m. ferry run from Ocracoke to […]

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Mandatory Evacuation for Hatteras Island remains in effect, but no additional measures ordered at this time per county officials

The following update was released by Dare County on Sunday morning, August 2. Local officials met Sunday morning to receive an update from the National Weather Service. Based on the current forecast, no additional protective measures are being implemented at this time. While an evacuation order is not anticipated for areas north of Hatteras Island, […]

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Confidence increases in track, intensity and timing of Isaias; Coastal flooding possible for Outer Banks

Confidence has increased in the track, intensity and timing of Isaias, and the Outer Banks will continue to see increased swell and a high risk of rip currents today, per a Sunday morning update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City office. Soundside storm surge and oceanfront erosion is a possibility for […]

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Confidence increasing that the Outer Banks will see impacts from Isaias; Storm surge, coastal flooding possible

Increased swell along the Outer Banks was reported throughout the day on Saturday, (which brought out surfers in droves but kept swimmers out of the rough waters), and more substantial impacts from Isaias, including high winds and potential coastal flooding, will likely affect the N.C. coastline starting on Monday, per a Saturday evening update from […]

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9 additional COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday, bringing Dare County total to 356

Dare County announced 9 additional positive COVID-19 test results on Saturday, August 1, bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 356. The 9 additional cases consist of 5 residents and 4 non-residents, and include the following: 1) resident, 25-49, female, home isolation 2) non-resident, 18-24, female, Isolating in […]

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