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UPDATE: Coastal flood advisory in place for Ocracoke Island until early Sunday

The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC released an updated coastal flood advisory at 4:02 p.m. on Saturday in effect until Sunday ...

NC Ferry System resumes regular Ocracoke routes Saturday, officials say

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — The North Carolina Ferry System resumed its regular summer schedules Saturday for residents, property ...
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Hurricane Erin Moves Away from the US, Leaving Coastal Destruction Behind

Hurricane Erin, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, formed as a tropical storm on August 11, intensifying into a ...

Outer Banks evacuation orders have been lifted. Visitors may return starting Sunday.

Though “extreme caution,” is advised when using the roads of the Outer Banks, officials are dropping the evacuation orders ...
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Various crews continue work on NC12 from Pea Island to Ocracoke

Ocracoke’s north end early morning Aug. 23. NCDOT photo From our news services The NCDOT reported on Facebook today (Aug. 23) that NC12 remains closed at the Basnight Bridge and on the north ...

As Outer Banks flooding persists, Ocracoke evacuation order lifted for residents

Ocracoke residents will be allowed to return home after North Carolina announced a limited ferry schedule. And Friday morning ...

Hurricane Erin updates: Storm weakens to Category 1, moves away from US coastline

Hurricane Erin has weakened to a Category 1 storm after lashing North Carolina's Outer Banks with rough waves and coastal ...