Coastal Storm Update

A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect until 8am Saturday morning. A Coastal Flood Warning means flooding is occurring or imminent. Residents and visitors should be alert for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and property. There is also a high threat of rip currents through Friday evening.

Along the Outer Banks, expect water on roads in areas prone to flooding. Drivers should proceed with caution.

NC Highway 12 is closed at the Oregon Inlet Bridge with no passage available through the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge to the Rodanthe area . At this time, it is not known when Highway 12 to Hatteras Island will reopen. North Carolina DOT is on-scene working to clear sand and water from the roadway.

In Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk, NC Highway 12, known as the Beach Road, has portions closed.

Old Oregon Inlet Road in South Nags Head has portions restricted to traffic. Portions of South Virginia Dare Trial, near the historic district in Nags Head, are also restricted to traffic.

There are no reports of power outages. If you experience power outages, contact your power company to report the outage. The Northern Beaches and Manteo should contact Dominion North Carolina Power at 1-888-667-3000. Hatteras Island should contact the Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative at
866-511-9862. Mainland Dare residents should contact Tideland Electric at 252-943-3046.

Dare County Schools are closed.

Ferry service between Hatteras Village and Ocracoke is operating on a regular schedule. For updates on ferry service, call 1-800-BY-FERRY.

In order to keep 911 phone lines open for emergency communications, please do not call 911 for general inquiries. 911 should be used only for emergencies.

Dare County Emergency Management will continue to closely monitor the situation and issue advisories as needed. Updates are available at www.darenc.com, Cable Channel 20 and NOAA Weather Radio.

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