North Carolina News

Post-Storm Dune Collapse Risk and Ferry Chaos Grip NC Outer Banks

A powerful nor'easter has severed road access to Hatteras Island and destabilized sand dunes, prompting Currituck County to warn that dune faces are now lethal collapse hazards. Dare County maintains a state of emergency, restricting entry to essential personnel while NCDOT expands emergency ferry services to evacuate stranded visitors. NCDOT plans to reopen a one-lane gravel detour on NC 12 on Pea Island on Tuesday, though full southbound access remains pending.