Happy 4th of July North Carolina. What a beautiful day! Blue skies and light winds. Hurricane Arthur is retreating fast.The southern Outer Banks (the Crystal Coast) fared very well. The northern Outer Banks did better than expected. Some beach erosion,
Hurricane Arthur Tracking Toward Atlantic Beach
Hurricane Arthur is still a Category 1 hurricane but may still strengthen into a Cat. 2 before making landfall later tonight. The latest track looks like landfall will be near Atlantic Beach, NC. Many people have already lost power. It’s
Hurricane Arthur Moving Fast Toward the NC Coast
Hurricane Arthur is fast approaching the NC coast. Sustained winds are at 80 mph. An eastern turn is expected but has not happened yet. The center of the Hurricane is forecast to pass between Morehead City and Cape Hatteras early
Ocracoke Has Vol. Evac. and Hatteras Island Under Mandatory Evac. for Hurricane Arthur
Hyde County issued a voluntary evacuation for Ocracoke due to approaching Arthur. Dare County has issued a mandatory evacuation for Hatteras Island starting Thursday July 3 at 5:00a.m. The NC ferry System has around the clock (24 hour) ferry service
Soon to be Cat. 1 Hurricane Arthur Causing Closures at NC Beaches
Tropical Storm Arthur will probably become Category 1 Hurricane Arthur and it is already causing North Carolina beach officials to close campground, beaches and National Parks. Tropical storm and hurricane watches were posted for the North Carolina coast this morning
Tropical Storm Arthur May Be the First Hurricane for NC Coast
Tropical Storm Arthur is still forming in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida and Georgia. It is forecast to head up the coast and bring wind and rain to eastern North Carolina including the Outer Banks by late