10/17/2026
With another storm fast approaching and a mandatory evacuation underway, we will be closed today and tomorrow and evaluate further on Monday. Everyone stay safe and please pray this new storm is kind to our little island.
Dare County Emergency Management is monitoring a developing coastal storm that could bring hazardous conditions to the Outer Banks beginning Saturday, October 17, and continuing into early next week.
Potential impacts include dangerous surf, beach erosion, coastal flooding and ocean overwash, particularly along vulnerable sections of N.C. Highway 12 on Hatteras Island. Road closures, travel delays and ferry service disruptions are possible.
Residents, visitors and businesses are encouraged to prepare now:
✔️Monitor forecasts and road conditions at weather.gov/mhx and DriveNC.gov.
✔️Visitors traveling to or from Hatteras Island should plan for possible extended travel disruptions and ensure they have necessary medications and arrangements for upcoming appointments.
✔️Businesses should arrange deliveries in advance in case road closures interrupt access.
✔️Use caution near the ocean and never drive through flooded roadways or around road barricades.
✔️Sign up for Dare County emergency text alerts by texting DareEmergencyAlerts to 77295 and sign up for news releases at DareNC.gov/Subscribe.
For local updates and preparedness information, visit DareNC.gov/Storm. Dare County will continue monitoring conditions and share updates as more information becomes available.
