Ocean overwash reported in multiple locations; Another low pressure system will impact the OBX starting Wednesday

Ocean overwash was reported before and after Tuesday morning’s 8:50 a.m. high tide in multiple areas throughout Hatteras Island, particularly in northern Buxton, Frisco, north of Hatteras Village, and on Pea Island in the “Canal Zone,” south of the Basnight Bridge. N.C. Highway 12 is open on Hatteras Island, however, as of 10:00 a.m., overwash […]

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Ocean overwash reported on Tuesday morning; Another low pressure system will impact the OBX Wednesday through Friday

Buxton on Tuesday at 8:10 a.m. Video by Gracie Fuller Ocean overwash was reported ahead of Tuesday morning’s 8:50 a.m. high tide on Hatteras Island, particularly in northern Buxton, Frisco, north of Hatteras Village, and on Pea Island in the “Canal Zone,” south of the Basnight Bridge. A one-vehicle traffic accident was also reported on northern […]

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Cape Hatteras Elementary School’s March Storm Report

The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHEM) publishes a monthly newsletter for students, parents, supporters, and friends called The Storm Report, which is a nod to the school’s mascot, the Cape Hatteras Tropical Storms. From upcoming special events to recent initiatives in art, technology, music, media, and more, the newsletter is a round-up of everything there […]

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Minor ocean overwash reported ahead of Monday morning’s high tide; N.C. 12 remains closed on Ocracoke

1:00 P.M. UPDATE: N.C. Highway 12 on northern Ocracoke Island will not be reopening on Monday, March 25, per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). “Unfortunately, we will NOT be reopening NC12 on the north end of Ocracoke Island today, due to continued hazardous conditions,” stated the update. “Ferry service between […]

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