12:00 P.M. UPDATE: The Ocracoke-mainland routes, (Cedar Island and Swan Quarter), have resumed normal ferry operations as of noon on Wednesday. Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry operations have resumed for Wednesday starting with the 9:00 a.m. departure from Hatteras and the 11:00 a.m. departure from Ocracoke, per an update from the North Carolina Ferry System. Ferry service was suspended […]
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A period of gale-force northerly winds is expected through Wednesday morning, Feb. 7, resulting in a threat for minor to moderate coastal flooding along the Outer Banks, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. Coastal flooding of 2-3 feet above ground level (with localized ocean overwash) is possible from Duck to […]
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The first major meteor shower of 2024 – the Quadrantid meteor shower – will peak in the overnight hours of Wednesday, January 3, and Thursday, January 4. The Quadrantid meteor shower is one of a handful of annual meteor showers with a very narrow peak, which only lasts about six hours. The best time for […]
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For the first time ever, the Bodie Island Lighthouse will be open for adventurous climbers for two dates in December – Dec. 2 and Dec. 16 – per an update from the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Traditionally, the Bodie Island Lighthouse is open seasonally for climbing from mid-April until mid-October, and closes to the public […]
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Video from Rick Shaftan Thursday Update: As of Thursday afternoon, November 16, both oceanfront homes on East Beacon Drive in Rodanthe that were purchased by the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) have successfully been demolished, with no incidents resulting in excessive debris polluting the local shoreline, per multiple reports. The two properties were acquired by CHNS […]
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State officials lifted a water quality swimming advisory that was issued for the Sandy Bay soundside beach access between Frisco and Hatteras on Tuesday, October 3. The advisory was lifted because water testing shows that bacteria levels have dropped below the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s standards set for swimming and water play. The advisory was initially […]
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Travelers between Rodanthe and Oregon Inlet should expect brief delays along N.C. Highway 12 due to standing water and sand, as well as ongoing work by North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) personnel to repair the dunes near the Pea Island Visitor Center, per multiple reports. A dune breach occurred near the Visitor Center on […]
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Though the Annual Day at the Docks celebration was canceled in 2023 due to the arrival of Hurricane Lee, two cornerstone events from the festival – the Youth Fishing Tournament and the Blessing of the Fleet – will be held on Saturday, September 30. The Youth Fishing Tournament will take place at Oden’s Dock in […]
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A Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect for the Outer Banks, with large, dangerous surf and possible oceanside flooding due to distant Hurricane Lee, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. Significant ocean overwash continues to be a threat for Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, which will likely impact portions of N.C. […]
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A Coastal Flood Warning has been issued for the Outer Banks starting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, September 14, with ocean overwash and impacts to N.C. Highway 12 possible due to distant Hurricane Lee. While Hurricane Lee is expected to remain well offshore, the Outer Banks may experience a range of coastal hazards from […]
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