A developing low pressure system off the Mid-Atlantic coast is forecast to move slowly over the next 36-48 hours and produce strong winds, large seas, dangerous shore break, and coastal flooding across the Outer Banks, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for Hatteras […]
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11:35 a.m. UPDATE: Cedar Island-Ocracoke and Swan Quarter-Ocracoke are canceling their afternoon runs due to high winds on Pamlico Sound. All suspended routes will return to service as soon as it is safe to do so. The Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry operations have been suspended due to due to high winds and rough conditions as of Monday at 7:00 […]
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Visitors to the Frisco Woods Campground over the summer of 2022 may have noticed a unique and turquoise-hued addition to the facility’s front yard, as a Blessing Box was installed as a small but welcome initiative to give back to the Hatteras Island community. A Blessing Box is basically a miniaturized free food pantry that […]
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The Outer Banks are expected to experience coastal flooding, gusty winds, possible ocean overwash, and hazardous marine conditions beginning midday Monday, October 3, and lasting through Wednesday, October 5, as a result of a coastal low that will impact our area. The National Weather Service at Newport/Morehead City has issued a Coastal Flood Warning, as […]
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A strong coastal low will strengthen off the Mid-Atlantic coast on Monday, bringing several coastal impacts through the middle of the week, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. Minor to moderate coastal flooding is likely for oceanside and soundside locations, and in particular, areas vulnerable to strong northerly winds. Water […]
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The Bodie Island Lighthouse celebrated a milestone on Saturday, as the distinctive black-and-white striped tower was first lit on October 1, 1872, or exactly 150 years ago. “Today is the Day!” said John M. Havel of the Outer Banks Lighthouse Society in an online statement. “Standing 167 feet and 8 inches tall, from the tip […]
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N.C. Highway 12 remains open and accessible on Saturday morning, October 1, however, some sand and standing water remain on the roadway in several locations, and travelers are advised to slow down and use caution. Per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), crews will be out on Saturday clearing the highway […]
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The Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry, Ocracoke-Cedar Island ferry, and Ocracoke-Swan Quarter ferry resumed regular operations on Saturday morning, October 1, per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division. Ferry service was suspended due to high winds and hazardous weather conditions stemming from Hurricane Ian. For a complete schedule on all ferry routes, visit www.ncferry.org, or call 1-800-BY-FERRY.
Saturday Update: The Ocracoke-Cedar Island ferry and the Ocracoke-Swan Quarter ferry also resumed operations as of 6:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry will resume regular operations at 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 1, per a Friday evening update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division Ferry service was suspended on early Friday morning due […]
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Video by Brian McArthur A funnel of wind that appeared to be a loosely-formed waterspout was spotted in Hatteras village on Friday afternoon, September 30. Per a representative from the Hatteras Village Ferry terminal, the formation made contact with the main ferry terminal building, causing minor damage to the exterior of the structure and some […]
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