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Soundside flooding has receded along parts of Outer Banks as Ophelia moves away

September 23rd, 2023  · Weather
Soundside flooding has receded along parts of Outer Banks as Ophelia moves away

The Outer Banks made it through relatively unscathed from Tropical Storm Ophelia, which made landfall early Saturday along the Crystal Coast, and the soundside flooding that came in Saturday evening with strong southerly winds has since receded. Good Sunday morning! The entire length of NC12 is open and passable with a little residual sand and…Read More from Soundside flooding has receded along parts of Outer Banks as Ophelia moves away

Town of Kitty Hawk launches new flood risk information portal

September 22nd, 2023  · Real Estate  · Weather
Town of Kitty Hawk launches new flood risk information portal

The Town of Kitty Hawk has announced a partnership with Forerunner, a floodplain management platform that delivers actionable, property-level flood risk information to create efficient methods of floodplain management, compliance, and outreach. The partnership will help to improve the town’s flood risk management efforts by maximizing resources, creating automated systems and processes that will drive efficiency,…Read More from Town of Kitty Hawk launches new flood risk information portal

Sound Strategy: Ash Wednesday Storm doc good reminder not to sleep on our recent hurricane season luck

September 21st, 2023  · Sound Strategy  · Top Stories  · Weather
Sound Strategy: Ash Wednesday Storm doc good reminder not to sleep on our recent hurricane season luck

When it comes to developing a strategy, there is a reason certainty never approaches 100 – there are some things, it turns out, that we just can’t anticipate no matter how hard we try. As an example, we’ve just gotten plum lucky over the past few years (since 2019’s Dorian, really) when it comes to…Read More from Sound Strategy: Ash Wednesday Storm doc good reminder not to sleep on our recent hurricane season luck

Vote now for NCDOT’s advance flood warning system in national competition

September 16th, 2023  · Weather
Vote now for NCDOT’s advance flood warning system in national competition

The N.C. Department of Transportation’s nationally recognized advance flood warning system is in the running for two top prizes, and the state agency needs the public’s help to win one of the accolades. The American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials, or AASHTO, is recognizing the flood warning system as a “Top 12” finalist in…Read More from Vote now for NCDOT’s advance flood warning system in national competition

Hurricane Lee waves easing, but not threat of deadly rip currents and shore break along Outer Banks

September 15th, 2023  · Top Stories  · Weather
Hurricane Lee waves easing, but not threat of deadly rip currents and shore break along Outer Banks

High surf along the Outer Banks from Hurricane Lee passing just offshore appears to have reached its peak on Friday morning. And while the threat of overwash is starting to subside, the threat of deadly rip currents and shore break will continue into early next week. “Fingers crossed that the next two high tides will…Read More from Hurricane Lee waves easing, but not threat of deadly rip currents and shore break along Outer Banks

Twenty years after Hurricane Isabel, Day at the Docks returns September 15-16

September 8th, 2023  · OBX Life  · Top Stories  · Weather
Twenty years after Hurricane Isabel, Day at the Docks returns September 15-16

The annual Day at the Docks is celebrating a milestone in 2023, as it marks 20 years since Hurricane Isabel impacted Hatteras Village – an event that was catastrophic, but which led to the first-ever Day at the Docks Festival the following year. Initially launched as a one-day event in 2004, Day at the Docks…Read More from Twenty years after Hurricane Isabel, Day at the Docks returns September 15-16

Rip current risk subsiding, for now, then distant Hurricane Lee brings back the waves by Sunday

September 6th, 2023  · Weather
Rip current risk subsiding, for now, then distant Hurricane Lee brings back the waves by Sunday

After more than two weeks of big surf from the combination of Hurricane Franklin passing way offshore and Tropical Storm Idalia crossing the region, all of the Outer Banks will finally drop below a high risk of rip currents on Thursday. The risk of dangerous shore break and powerful rip currents, which this week claimed…Read More from Rip current risk subsiding, for now, then distant Hurricane Lee brings back the waves by Sunday

State continues precautionary swimming advisories along parts of Outer Banks in wake of Idalia

September 6th, 2023  · Weather
State continues precautionary swimming advisories along parts of Outer Banks in wake of Idalia

State officials today have lifted some of the precautionary advisory against swimming issued due to Tropical Storm Idalia is in most ocean and sound-side waters of the state, but a few areas remain under advisory along the Outer Banks. In general, the precautionary advisory is lifted for swimming sites in Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender, Onslow,…Read More from State continues precautionary swimming advisories along parts of Outer Banks in wake of Idalia

Registration now open for Certified Burner training through N.C. Forest Service

September 5th, 2023  · Weather
Registration now open for Certified Burner training through N.C. Forest Service

The North Carolina Forest Service is now accepting registration for their Certified Burner training course, which will take place October 23-25. The course agenda consists of five-hour virtual classroom sessions on Monday and Tuesday, followed by a six-hour field session on Wednesday. Additional field groups may be scheduled on Thursday to meet demand. Field assignments…Read More from Registration now open for Certified Burner training through N.C. Forest Service

Section of beach off Buxton closed due to erosion, fuel smell

September 1st, 2023  · Weather
Section of beach off Buxton closed due to erosion, fuel smell

Cape Hatteras National Seashore on Friday afternoon temporarily closed a stretch of beach between the Buxton Beach Access and the area of the Buxton jetties. Seashore staff implemented the closure after substantial post-storm beach erosion was observed and reports of a strong smell of fuel were received from visitors. Beach erosion caused by distant Hurricane…Read More from Section of beach off Buxton closed due to erosion, fuel smell

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Weather September 23rd, 2023

Soundside flooding has receded along parts of Outer Banks as Ophelia moves away

The Outer Banks made it through relatively unscathed from Tropical Storm Ophelia, which made landfall early Saturday along the Crystal Coast, and the soundside flooding that came in Saturday evening with strong southerly winds has since receded. Good Sunday morning! The entire length of NC12 is open and passable with a little residual sand and…Read More from Soundside flooding has receded along parts of Outer Banks as Ophelia moves away

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Real Estate Weather September 22nd, 2023

Town of Kitty Hawk launches new flood risk information portal

The Town of Kitty Hawk has announced a partnership with Forerunner, a floodplain management platform that delivers actionable, property-level flood risk information to create efficient methods of floodplain management, compliance, and outreach. The partnership will help to improve the town’s flood risk management efforts by maximizing resources, creating automated systems and processes that will drive efficiency,…Read More from Town of Kitty Hawk launches new flood risk information portal

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Sound Strategy Top Stories Weather September 21st, 2023

Sound Strategy: Ash Wednesday Storm doc good reminder not to sleep on our recent hurricane season luck

When it comes to developing a strategy, there is a reason certainty never approaches 100 – there are some things, it turns out, that we just can’t anticipate no matter how hard we try. As an example, we’ve just gotten plum lucky over the past few years (since 2019’s Dorian, really) when it comes to…Read More from Sound Strategy: Ash Wednesday Storm doc good reminder not to sleep on our recent hurricane season luck

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Weather September 16th, 2023

Vote now for NCDOT’s advance flood warning system in national competition

The N.C. Department of Transportation’s nationally recognized advance flood warning system is in the running for two top prizes, and the state agency needs the public’s help to win one of the accolades. The American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials, or AASHTO, is recognizing the flood warning system as a “Top 12” finalist in…Read More from Vote now for NCDOT’s advance flood warning system in national competition

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Top Stories Weather September 15th, 2023

Hurricane Lee waves easing, but not threat of deadly rip currents and shore break along Outer Banks

High surf along the Outer Banks from Hurricane Lee passing just offshore appears to have reached its peak on Friday morning. And while the threat of overwash is starting to subside, the threat of deadly rip currents and shore break will continue into early next week. “Fingers crossed that the next two high tides will…Read More from Hurricane Lee waves easing, but not threat of deadly rip currents and shore break along Outer Banks

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OBX Life Top Stories Weather September 8th, 2023

Twenty years after Hurricane Isabel, Day at the Docks returns September 15-16

The annual Day at the Docks is celebrating a milestone in 2023, as it marks 20 years since Hurricane Isabel impacted Hatteras Village – an event that was catastrophic, but which led to the first-ever Day at the Docks Festival the following year. Initially launched as a one-day event in 2004, Day at the Docks…Read More from Twenty years after Hurricane Isabel, Day at the Docks returns September 15-16

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Weather September 6th, 2023

Rip current risk subsiding, for now, then distant Hurricane Lee brings back the waves by Sunday

After more than two weeks of big surf from the combination of Hurricane Franklin passing way offshore and Tropical Storm Idalia crossing the region, all of the Outer Banks will finally drop below a high risk of rip currents on Thursday. The risk of dangerous shore break and powerful rip currents, which this week claimed…Read More from Rip current risk subsiding, for now, then distant Hurricane Lee brings back the waves by Sunday

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Weather September 6th, 2023

State continues precautionary swimming advisories along parts of Outer Banks in wake of Idalia

State officials today have lifted some of the precautionary advisory against swimming issued due to Tropical Storm Idalia is in most ocean and sound-side waters of the state, but a few areas remain under advisory along the Outer Banks. In general, the precautionary advisory is lifted for swimming sites in Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender, Onslow,…Read More from State continues precautionary swimming advisories along parts of Outer Banks in wake of Idalia

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Weather September 5th, 2023

Registration now open for Certified Burner training through N.C. Forest Service

The North Carolina Forest Service is now accepting registration for their Certified Burner training course, which will take place October 23-25. The course agenda consists of five-hour virtual classroom sessions on Monday and Tuesday, followed by a six-hour field session on Wednesday. Additional field groups may be scheduled on Thursday to meet demand. Field assignments…Read More from Registration now open for Certified Burner training through N.C. Forest Service

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Weather September 1st, 2023

Section of beach off Buxton closed due to erosion, fuel smell

Cape Hatteras National Seashore on Friday afternoon temporarily closed a stretch of beach between the Buxton Beach Access and the area of the Buxton jetties. Seashore staff implemented the closure after substantial post-storm beach erosion was observed and reports of a strong smell of fuel were received from visitors. Beach erosion caused by distant Hurricane…Read More from Section of beach off Buxton closed due to erosion, fuel smell