Colin has weakened further, and is now a tropical depression with no reintensification expected. As such,
ALL TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.
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Good morning E NC! Overnight Tropical Storm Colin spun up along the SC coast. Colin is forecast to move NE @ 8 mph taking the storm along or just inland of the NC coast today & Sun. The main impacts will be locally heavy rains, coastal wind gusts to 40 mph, & possibly a tornado.
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Cape Chronicle - June 30, 2022
Cape Hatteras NS wishes its visitors a happy & safe Fourth of July weekend.
Permitted Fireworks Shows
-9:15 p.m. Saturday, July 2 at south end of Ocracoke Island
-9:15 p.m. Monday, July 4 at the Avon Fishing Pier
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A 66-year-old male from Buxton, N.C. died this afternoon after being helped to shore at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
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Great news! A webcam was installed at the entrance to the Bonner Bridge Pier. New images are uploaded approximately every 15 minutes to the Bonner Bridge Pier webpage at nps.gov/.../planyourvi. Viewers of the webcam can also navigate through all previously uploaded photos.
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High risk of dangerous rip currents expected at all Outer Banks beaches.
This safety message was originally published to all subscribers of the Seashore's text alert service. To sign up for future alerts, text NPSOBX to 333111.
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National Park Service and Koru Village, Inc. enter 10-year lease agreement for Cape Hatteras National Seashore's Avon Fishing Pier
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore is excited to announce that long-time Ocracoke resident, Shane Bryan, has been selected as the next Hatteras Island district ranger. Read more about Shane in the May 27, 2022 issue of the Cape Chronicle newsletter.
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Robin Snyder was recently selected as the new deputy superintendent for Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial
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Due to the potential for injury from both sand-covered and fully exposed home debris, Cape Hatteras National Seashore encourages visitors to wear hard soled footwear on the beach between Rodanthe and Salvo, N.C.
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From May 24-June 22, Cape Hatteras NS invites public input on two separate projects at & near the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. A public meeting to discuss both projects is scheduled for Thursday, June 2 at the Fessenden Center Annex in Buxton.
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Sunrise at the south end of Hatteras Island.
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Bacteria levels along Cape Hatteras National Seashore meet state and federal standards.
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After last week’s collapse of two houses in Rodanthe, N.C., significant debris removal efforts are underway.
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Beginning tomorrow (5/17) there will be two work zones on NC12 that will require temporary lane closures: one on the Basnight Bridge, the other around the Pea Island Visitor Center. Details here: bit.ly/39qYKmO Please factor these into your travel times, and SLOW DOWN!
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Good news! The Hatteras Ferry route has resumed operations! Departures from Hatteras @ 11 a.m., 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 p.m. From Ocracoke 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30 p.m. Night schedule to be announced, as we get crews back into place after NC12 reopens.
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Good news! N.C Highway 12 will reopen between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe at noon today! Motorists should drive with EXTREME caution. In addition, there is still a possibility that the 5:15 p.m. high tide may require another closure if major overwash occurs.
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Public invited to help clean up collapsed house debris at volunteer events tomorrow and Friday in Rodanthe, N.C. Read more: nps.gov/caha/learn/new
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This pesky low that's been hanging around the last few days makes its closest pass to us tonight before it finally sinks south.
Conditions improve tomorrow before we enter a wetter pattern (that will hopefully bring some much needed rain) to end the week
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NC12 remains CLOSED between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe. The last high tide brought more overwash and sand to the road at the Pea Island Visitor Center and the S-Curves. Our crews are out working now, but it's too early to tell if we will be able to reopen to traffic today.
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Unfortunately, this afternoon's high tide is bringing worsening conditions to N.C. 12. As a result, the highway will REMAIN CLOSED from Oregon Inlet to Rodanthe for the rest of the day today into tomorrow. Crews will continue to work to get the road reopened as soon as possible.
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) has confirmed that an unoccupied house at 24265 Ocean Drive, Rodanthe, N.C. collapsed this afternoon. This is the second unoccupied house collapse of the day at the Seashore. Read more: nps.gov/caha/learn/new
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Another house in Rodanthe, N.C. collapses at Cape Hatteras National Seashore
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Current conditions at Mirlo Beach. High tide brought in deep overwash here and at the Pea Island Visitor Center. Again, Highway 12 is NOW CLOSED between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe. We'll have a better idea of how long it will take to reopen the road after first light this AM.
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If you must drive on NC12 today, please be mindful of our crews out working to move sand off the highway and shore up dune lines. They're doing their best to keep the road open as long as possible! Again, the next high tide comes in around 2 this afternoon.
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The Hatteras Inlet Ferry Operation route is still suspended due to high wind conditions. We are monitoring this weather closely, resuming operations when we can make safe passage. Call 252-996-6000 or 6001 for updates and additional info.
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16’ wave heights at the Oregon Inlet buoy.
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Ocean overwash across some sections of NC-12 have been reported.
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The Hatteras Ferry route is currently suspended due to high wind conditions. The last available departure is from Ocracoke to Hatteras at 4:00 pm. Unfortunately, the forecast for tomorrow remains the same. Please call 252-996-6000 for information updates.
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Unfortunately, the forecast has worsened since this morning.
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The recent ocean front water level forecast is concerning. Travelers over next several days should expect negative impacts to beaches, roads, & ferry operations. High tide heights are expected to be above flood stage through at least Wed. morning. Use caution if you must travel.
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Coastal hazards forecast for Outer Banks from May 8-11, 2022. Read more: member.everbridge.net/18706858906747. Text NPSOBX to 333111 to sign up for park text alerts.
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Strong north/northeast winds Sunday through the middle of next week will combine with waves of 10 to 15 feet offshore, to produce multiple days of beach erosion, minor to moderate coastal flooding, ocean over wash, and dangerous rip currents. Highest threat, Cape Hatteras north.
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Cape Chronicle Newsletter - May 5, 2022
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Read about night beach driving, educational programs, and more in this week's issue of the Cape Chronicle newsletter.
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We hope you can join us on the beach tomorrow. #EarthDay
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From the National Weather Service: Today's weather forecast for Eastern NC beaches is particularly nasty with several weather threats: rip currents, high surf advisory and wind advisory from Duck to Cape Lookout. Briefing can be viewed at: weather.gov/media/mhx/Late.
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E to SE winds will gust 40-50 mph for the Outer Banks & Downeast Carteret county. These winds will slosh the Pamlico Sound to the west, resulting in minor Coastal Flooding along the Neuse/Pamlico Rivers & adjacent tributaries with water level rises of 1-2 feet above ground level.
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