Cold front heading to Outer Banks this Saturday
The National Weather Service out of Newport/Morehead City has warned that a cold front moving through the area on Saturday is expected to bring...
Dangerous rip currents and rough surf expected this weekend
From our news services
The National Weather Service today issued a warning that swells from Tropical Cyclone Henri will impact beaches on the Outer Banks...
Life Saving Church is open tonight for temporary shelter
From Hyde County Emergency Services, Nov. 16, 2019. 5:53 p.m.:
Due to the extremely windy conditions forecast for tonight, the Ocracoke Life Saving Church on...
Dorian approaches island; hurricane winds expected at 5 a.m.
The Ocracoke Observer will provide updates on Hurricane Dorian. To follow this news, check out the home page.
Observer staff report
Hurricane Dorian is now about...
Impacts expected from coastal low starting Sunday
Mild New Year’s Day weather today (Jan. 1) will give way on Sunday to a strong, multi-threat coastal low that is expected to impact...
Turbulent weather heading to the Outer Banks
The National Weather Service out of Morehead City reports today (Dec. 19) that turbulent weather is heading to the Outer Banks starting Thursday into...
Ferry Division ceases ferry runs until Dorian passes
Sept. 4, 2019. Observer staff report
Ocracoke island made further preparations Wednesday for the arrival of Hurricane Dorian.
While visitors and residents were ordered to evacuate,...
Outer Banks storm forecast for this weekend worsens, travel will be...
From our news services
The National Weather Service out of Newport News/Morehead City today (Nov. 5) upgraded its initial forecast about the strong coastal low...
Severe weather system will stick around until Wednesday, ferry service affected–updated...
Tuesday morning (May 10)
Per NCDOT NC 12 Facebook: Current conditions at Mirlo Beach. High tide brought in deep overwash here and at the...
Strong cold front with winds and rain will impact the area...
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A strong cold front will impact the area Thursday into Friday.
Strong winds will arrive ahead of...