Current Storm Activities
Hurricane Earl – Updated Wednesday, 9/1, 10:30AM
As Hurricane Earl heads northwest through the Atlantic, officials are unsure of its impact on the Outer Banks.
The latest reports project Earl nearing the Outer Banks late Thursday/early Friday – passing about 80 miles off the coast. This would bring high winds, possibly hurricane force winds, heavy rain, beach erosion and moderate sound side flooding.
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for all of Dare County and the North Carolina Coast from north of Surf City to Virginia, including the Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the next 36 hours.
Dare County Emergency Management is closely monitoring the progress of Hurricane Earl and urges all residents and visitors to take necessary precautions for possible hurricane force winds as the storm is expected to pass approximately 80 miles off the Outer Banks early Friday morning. Bulletins will be issued as needed and available at www.darenc.com.
Earl Links: Public Advisory | Forecast | Tracking
Other Popular Weather Resources
- National Weather Service Homepage
- National Weather Service – National Hurricane Center
- Currituck County: Hurricane Preparedness
- Dare County: Typical Storm Questions and Answers
- North Carolina Department of Transportation
- Weather.com: Hurricane Earl News Ticker
