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Life-threatening storm surge expected across Dare County, especially on Hatteras Island

In a 10 On Your Side interview with Drew Pearson, director of emergency management for Dare County, he shares what he expects ...

'Things will deteriorate quickly': NC Highway 12 remains open as Outer Banks braces for Hurricane Erin

Mandatory evacuations are underway for parts of the Outer Banks, including Dare and Hyde counties and various islands, as ...

Tropical storm, storm surge warnings in effect for OBX

Much of the North Carolina coast, including the Outer Banks, is under tropical storm and storm surge warnings as Hurricane ...

When was the last time the Outer Banks evacuated for a hurricane?

In anticipation of the impacts of Hurricane Erin to be felt all along the East Coast, but particularly the Outer Banks and ...

Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swimmers caught in one can escape

Three flags warn of surf and rip current conditions. Red means a high hazard, yellow means a moderate threat and green means ...

Hurricane Erin: State of Emergency issued for Dare County; mandatory evacuation order issued for Hatteras Island

A State of Emergency has been issued for all areas of Dare County, and a mandatory evacuation order is in place for Hatteras ...

Thousands evacuate from parts of Dare County ahead of impacts from Hurricane Erin

Dare County's manager estimates there are approximately 5,000 permanent residents along the Cape Hatteras localities.