NCDOT at 8:21 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, closed the north end of Ocracoke until 2 p.m. Sept. 17. See graphic below.
By Joy Crist, Island Free Press
Another round of ocean overwash was reported ahead of Monday evening’s 6:45 p.m. high tide on northern Ocracoke Island, northern Hatteras Village, northern Buxton, Pea Island, and on side streets in Rodanthe.
Per a press release from the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, travelers are advised to avoid northern Ocracoke Island on Monday evening and to use caution around high tides for the rest of the week due to higher-than-average tides and an ongoing high surf advisory.
On Hatteras Island, visitors should use caution on the beach at the north end of Rodanthe, due to the presence of debris-related hazards from threatened oceanfront structures, such as building materials and parts of septic systems.
N.C. Highway 12 is open and passable as of 6 p.m., but salt water and sand remain on the highway, and drivers are advised to slow down as saltwater can damage vehicles.
High tide on Sept. 17 is at 7:12 a.m. and 7:40 p.m. On Wednesday, high tides are 8:02 a.m. and 8:28 p.m.
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) crews will continue to work to clear the roads of standing water and sand this evening, and Tuesday morning as needed.
