Public Safety · Dare County
Nor'easter Prompts Mandatory Hatteras Island Evacuations; NWS Warns Storm Continues Into Week
A massive nor'easter with waves up to 14 feet is striking the North Carolina coast, prompting a State of Emergency for the Outer Banks and mandatory evacuations for visitors to Hatteras Island. The National Weather Service warns the event could last well into the week, urging coastal residents to take precautions. A viral video captured by passenger Megan Lawing shows waves crashing over cars aboard the last ferry to depart before Saturday's cancellations, after a four-hour wait beginning at 8:30 a.m. NWS Morehead City officials say there is uncertainty about how long strong winds will persist.