Hurricane Erin prompts mandatory evacuation of Ocracoke, Hatteras islands
From our news services
The Hyde County Board of Commissioners enacted a State of Emergency for Ocracoke Island effective at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug....
Hurricane Erin expected to cause travel disruptions, could impact sea turtle...
By Peter Vankevich
Update Sunday 8:30 am: A briefing by NWS Sunday (Aug. 17) morning said expected wave heights and wind speeds have increased with tropical...
Rip currents likely, ocean overwash and beach erosion expected to impact...
Aug. 13, 2025By Sam WalkerSamWalkerOBXNews.com
While it is still too early to know the exact path of what is expected to be the season's first...
Severe heat to return to eastern N.C.
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By Sam Walker of SamWalkerOBXNews.com
After a brief mid-week respite from the steamy summer conditions, eastern North...
Stormy weather heading our way
From our news services
As of Saturday morning, the cyclone off the southeastern coast remains identified as Tropical Depression Three. It has begun slow movement...
Extreme heat conditions expected this week
From our news services
A weather pattern known as a "heat dome" is setting up over a large portion of the continental United States, and...
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Here are some highlights
Text and Photo by Peter Vankevich
Those living on and visiting the Outer Banks are aware of the impacts of major storms that can...
Weather front heading our way, possible travel disruptions midweek
From our new sources
The NC Weather Forecast Office has issued a heads-up that a strong cold front will move through the region on Wednesday (March 5)...
Winter storm to impact eastern NC more than Ocracoke
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A Winter Storm Warning has been issued across nearly all of northeastern North Carolina ahead of a coastal system that is...
A rare snow day on Ocracoke
Observer staff report
Ocracoke was a winter wonderland on Wednesday as a snowstorm named Enzo that has hammered the south brought sleet, snow and freezing...