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Outer Banks Hurricane Earl Recap – Surf, Evacuation, Wind, & More Surf

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OBX Hurricane Earl Surf

OBX Hurricane Earl Surf

Hurricane Earl cruised by the Outer Banks last week, and he gave the OBX quite a scare.  Packing 145 mph winds at its peak and passing only 80 miles off the coast, Earl was very difficult to predict, and he forced a mandatory evacuation of the islands for all visitors.

Luckily, his bark was worse than his bite, and the Outer Banks only saw tropical storm force winds and heavy rains.  Minor damage and some flooding followed, but it could have been much worse.

As the silver lining, surf was epic.  The following day, the sun was shining and the surfers were out in full force.  Both before and after the storm, Earl sent monster waves that were cleaned nicely by the west winds.  Near perfect OBX surf.

And near perfect weather for Labor Day weekend.  Fall on the Outer Banks is in full swing…arguably the best time to be on the OBX.

Adios Earl. Outer Banks Open and Ready for a Beautiful Weekend.

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Hurricane Earl – UPDATED FRIDAY, 9/3, 11:30 AM

Seaside Vacations offices are open and Hurricane Earl is on his way out!

The latest bulletin from Dare County indicates that current conditions will allow for re-entry to the northern and mainland portions of Dare County.

“Effective 12:00 p.m Friday, September 3, the mandatory evacuation order will be lifted for areas north of Oregon Inlet including the Towns of Duck, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Manteo, Nags Head, Southern Shores and the unincorporated areas of Dare County north of Oregon Inlet.” Read more of the bulletin...

The latest news from Currituck County states, “Effective at 12 noon, Sept. 3, Currituck County has lifted the mandatory evacuation of all visitors in the Currituck Outer Banks. At this time, there will be no restrictions on travel into Currituck County.”

Labor Day Weekend Guests

Seaside Vacations is gettting ready for a beautiful weekend on the Outer Banks! The forecast calls for sunny skies with temperatures in the lower 80s over Labor Day weekend and throughout the week ahead.

While we are advising arriving guests to keep their vacation plans intact, it is important to give the local officials time to assess the situation while Seaside Vacations evaluates and prepares our vacation homes for your arrival.

If you have questions about checking in, or are unsure about the condition of your Outer Banks vacation home, please call us at 866.884.0267.

For the latest local information please visit the Dare County and Currituck County websites.

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Calm Before the Storm

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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, today is a bit different, with the initial clouds of Earl bringing overcast skies and a mandatory evacuation in effect for all of Dare County.

Please be kind to the Outer Banks Earl.

Hurricane Earl Approaches the Outer Banks. Evacuations in Effect.

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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 about 70 miles off the coast. This would bring high winds, possibly hurricane force winds, heavy rain, beach erosion and moderate sound side flooding. Weather conditions will deteriorate this evening as the storm approaches.

A Hurricane Warning has been issued 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 warning indicates that sustained winds of 74 miles per hour or higher are expected in 24 hours or less. Warnings can remain in effect when dangerously high water or waves exist even though winds may be less than hurricane force.

The Dare County Control Group has issued a mandatory evacuation for all visitors throughout the entire County effective 6:00 am Thursday, September 2.

Hurricane Earl Track 9.2.10

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.

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

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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.

Hurricane Earl Forecast 9.1.10

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.

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