While coastal flooding and ocean overwash remain a possibility on Saturday, N.C. Highway 12 was reportedly open and passable throughout Hatteras and Ocracoke islands, although minor standing water and sand were reported on multiple locations along the roadway, and particularly on Pea Island north of Rodanthe. NCDOT reported some mild to moderate overwash on N.C […]
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All ferry routes from Hatters and Ocracoke Islands have been suspended as of Friday at 2:00 p.m. due to high winds, per a recent update from the North Carolina Ferry System. There is no current estimate on when operations can resume, however, strong winds are expected to continue through Saturday, per the National Weather Service. […]
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A Coastal Flood Warning from Cape Hatteras to Duck is in effect from 11:00 a.m. on Friday until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, per a recent update from the National Weather Service (NWS). A strong cold front will push through the Outer Banks region today, and high pressure will build south over the area this weekend into early […]
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Severe thunderstorms and the potential for isolated tornadoes on Thursday night will be followed by a threat of damaging winds, coastal flooding, and ocean overwash through Saturday, per a Thursday morning update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City office. In addition to the severe weather starting Thursday evening, a cold front […]
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The potential for severe weather on Thursday is increasing for the Outer Banks, with damaging wind gusts, large hail in excess of 1 inch in diameter, and possible tornadoes, per a Wednesday morning update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City office. In addition to the severe weather starting Thursday afternoon, a […]
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After being canceled in 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the 4th of July Fireworks show in Avon is back on track for 2021, per a recent update from the Avon Property Owners Association (APOA.) The fireworks display, permitted by and in cooperation with the National Park Service, will begin at 9:00 p.m. on July […]
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Severe weather is possible for Thursday, which includes thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes, per a Tuesday morning update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City office. Confidence is increasing that potentially significant and severe thunderstorms will occur across eastern North Carolina on Thursday, including Hatteras and Ocracoke islands. On Thursday […]
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In a unanimous decision, the Dare County Board of Commissioners (BOC) passed a motion at their Monday evening meeting to authorize Bobby Outten, Dare County Manager, to start the process of establishing an Avon service district for a proposed beach nourishment project. Per the project proposal, Avon property owners will pay approximately 50% of the […]
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After a nearly 15-year effort, construction is about to begin on a 3.1-mile paved pathway in Hatteras village, which is expected to be completed by August 15, 2021. The new pathway will stretch from the entrance to the Hatteras ferry docks to the northern village borders, and will include a loop along Eagle Pass Road, […]
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The establishment of a new Tax Service District in Avon to fund a potential beach nourishment project will be discussed and likely determined at the next Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting, which is scheduled for Monday, March 15, at 5:00 p.m. The proposed Avon Beach Nourishment project will place more than 1 million cubic […]
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