Weather
Relentless March Storm Pounds the Outer Banks (Photo Gallery)
The people that live on the Outer Banks are not strangers to extreme weather. In fact, they are in some regards immune to it. Getting a large Nor’Easter in March is almost expected as we typically see very large systems/swells on probably one of the …
Video: Highway 12 at S-Turns is Taking a Beating
I found this video at Island Free Press’s website page. It’s the most recent that I could find of the situation at Mirlo Beach (S-Turns). Please visit Island Free Press’s page HERE to get more updates on the situation. They have been a great source …
Pea Island Now Open to Four-wheel Drive Vehicles
Date: Nov. 10, 2012 Contact: Communications Office, (919) 707-2660 Pea Island Now Open to Four-wheel Drive Vehicles Route open from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m. until further notice RALEIGH – Four-wheel drive vehicles are now traveling along N.C. 12 on Pea Island after N.C. Department of …
Hurricane Sandy – Pictures and Update from Dare County Emergency Management
Parts of Avalon Pier are missing, parts of Kitty Hawk beach road is missing, S-turns road is impassable and the surf in-town is small and clean. I found a few things on Facebook to share. Photographers: Daniel Pullen, Nick Denny, Rich Coleman, Bryan Harvey, Cindy …
Long Slow Ride – Southern Hemisphere Swells
WaveMan’s Notebook It is that time of year again – the lull between spring nor’easters and late summer tropical storms – when some gentle yet powerful swells from the Southern Hemisphere make the long haul to the Outer Banks. Let’s have a look at where …
Beryl is Barreling Down on the Carolinas
If you’re on the Outer Banks and look South today, you can’t miss it. Tropical Depression Beryl is headed our way and will likely throw a few waves at us as it quickly passes. Currently, Beryl has maximum sustained winds near 35 mph with higher …
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Alberto Update: Sunday Evening
Tropical Storm Alberto remains well off the coast of South Carolina & Georgia. Maximum sustained winds remain at 45 mph, but the tropical storm force winds only extend about 60 miles out from the center. The storm does not look very healthy on satellite imagery, …
Tropical Storm Maria Makes Her Way Into the Swell Arena
It’s a week away from peak hurricane season here on the outer banks and by the look of it, we’re right on track. Hurricane Katia is currently pushing 8-10′+ waves our way and the brand new Tropical Storm Maria looks like it will be riding the …
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Hurricane Katia Photo Gallery – Wednesday, Sept. 7
Katia swell is here and getting large and in-charge. As of 10am Wednesday, Sept. 7, waves in town are in the 6-9′ range and it’s only getting bigger. NOTE: Some pics were taken at 10am and the others were at 4:30pm. Tomorrow I’ll post another …
Katia’s New Bend in the Road
All eyes have been on Hurricane Katia lately as our next swell developer nears the East Coast. Packing some heat, she reached hurricane strength this morning (Friday Sept. 2) and from the looks of it, headed right for us. The latest “forecast” – and I …
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