Author: Sam Walker

UPDATED, Monday 8:30 a.m.: Remnants of Hurricane Ian have combined with another low pressure system and will linger offshore, with northerly winds increasing as we move through the day on Monday. Waves along the oceanfront will build to 8-to-12 feet, and push water into soundside areas of southern Hatteras Island and Ocracoke. The forecast of…Read More from UPDATED: Winds and waves starting to increase along the Outer Banks with latest nor’easter

by Sam Walker

UPDATED, Saturday 7 a.m. Other than a stray shower this morning, the rain and wind have departed the Outer Banks and northeastern North Carolina. For now. All roads are open, but drivers should be mindful of areas with standing water throughout the region and sand that may have been blown onto N.C. 12 on Hatteras…Read More from UPDATED: Hatteras breaks 82 year old record for rainfall, dangerous surf conditions continue along Outer Banks

by Sam Walker

An unoccupied 30-foot catamaran named the Katalyst grounded yesterday afternoon near the north end of Oregon Inlet. Prior to the grounding at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, four people were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. The National Park Service is consulting with the U.S. Coast Guard and working with the owner to have the vessel…Read More from VIDEO: Coast Guard rescues four from sailboat now grounded on Oregon Inlet’s north shore

by Sam Walker