Category Archives: weather

Calm Before the Storm

Hurricane Earl is bearing down on the Outer Banks, but the calm before the storm was pretty classic. Yesterday was a picture perfect day with amazing overhead surf, bright sunny skies, warm water, and visitors still enjoying the beach. Unfortunately, … Continue reading

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Hurricane Earl Approaches the Outer Banks. Evacuations in Effect.

Hurricane Earl – Updated Thursday, 9/2, 10:00 AM 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 … Continue reading

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Hurricane Earl on the Way to the Outer Banks? 9.1.10 – 10:30AM

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 … Continue reading

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Perfect Outer Banks Surf. And More on the Way?

A low pressure system swung in from the north east a day or two ago, and it hung off the coast of the Outer Banks long enough to send some amazing surf.  Yesterday was about as good as it gets. … Continue reading

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OBX Pic O’ the Day: Afternoon Thunder Boomers

Wow.  An afternoon thunderstorm rolled in at about 4 PM to breakup the beach day today.  And it was a doozey. I braved life and limb to snap this picture…not to mention getting awful soggy and sandy.  But it’s worth … Continue reading

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Outer Banks Surf? TS Colin Makes a Comeback, but Stays Out to Sea.

Tropical Storm Colin was announced early this week, and the predicted track had it headed towards the East Coast.  But then it faded.  And now it’s back! At this point, it’s tracked to stay out to sea…sorry Bermuda, but yay … Continue reading

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OBX Pic O’ the Day: Don’t Believe the Hype

A quick glance at today’s seven day weather forecast for the OBX can be pretty alarming, lots of thunder boomers on display.  But you can’t always believe what you read. I won’t go on a weather report rant, but let’s just … Continue reading

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OBX Pic O’ The Day: Warm Water!

OBX Pic of the Day: Warm Water! Wow, what a beach day! Sun is shining, warm temps, light breeze, gorgeous green/blue water, but most importantly, warm water! The water is warm enough to surf without a wetsuit! Here’s a fun … Continue reading

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Spring Arrives on the Outer Banks

It’s been a long winter, and Spring doesn’t officially arrive until March 20, but the signs of Spring are starting to show along the Outer Banks.  Early flowers are poking through, birds are singing, the sun is shining in the … Continue reading

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Great View of Outer Banks Snow

The Norfolk Examiner (www.Examiner.com) recently ran a story showing NASA images of the recent snow storms that stretched into the South, and included in the images is a great view from space of the recent snow on the Outer Banks. Here’s the … Continue reading

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