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'We ride it out': Rodanthe residents explain decision defy Hurricane Erin evacuation orders

Coastal flooding and ocean overwash are expected to peak Wednesday and Thursday in Dare County due to Hurricane Erin, with ...

Life-threatening storm surge expected across Dare County, especially on Hatteras Island

In a 10 On Your Side interview with Drew Pearson, director of emergency management for Dare County, he shares what he expects ...

Hurricane Erin unleashes monster waves, shutting down beaches from Florida to New York

Hurricane Erin continues to churn in the Atlantic waters hundreds of miles off the U.S., prompting officials to close beaches ...

'People need to stay out of the ocean': Dare County under state of emergency

Dare County remains under a state of Emergency as Hurricane Erin makes its way north. WRAL has crews in that area who have been showing us deteriorating conditions. Dare County Emergency Management ...
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State of Emergency Issued for all of Dare County; Mandatory Evacuation Order issued for Hatteras Island

A State of Emergency declaration has been issued for all areas of Dare County, effective on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

When was the last time the Outer Banks evacuated for a hurricane?

In anticipation of the impacts of Hurricane Erin to be felt all along the East Coast, but particularly the Outer Banks and ...

Overwash along NC Highway 12 in Outer Banks likely worse as Hurricane Erin moves across Atlantic

Coastal flooding and ocean overwash are likely to peak on Wednesday and Thursday in Dare County due to Hurricane Erin.
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Hurricane Erin updates from Dare County Towns

Updates from the towns of Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head. Dare County remains under a State of Emergency, and a Mandatory Evacuation order is currently in effect for all areas of ...