Storm Updates
Dare County Storm Alert
Below is the most current information released by Dare County to best inform residents and visitors how to plan for the storm and its effects.
Older releases are provided at the bottom of this page in descending chronological order.
Reliable Sources of Information
Below is a list of reliable sources for information regarding the storm and local access. We recommend that you refer to these sources and not rely on social media for storm information.
National Hurricane Center (noaa.gov) - Official forecast cone, advisories, and updates every 3–6 hours.
National Weather Service at Morehead City, NC - Localized forecasts, watches, warnings, and hazard info for the Outer Banks region.
NWS Morehead City Beach Forecast - Forecast for rip current risk level.
NWS Morehead City Tropical Information - Localized Tropical forecasts, watches, warnings, and hazard info for the Outer Banks region.
Windy.com - Wind forecast centered on the East Coast.
Spaghettimodels.com - Mike's Weather Page, an independent but reliable meteorologist with a wealth of information about approaching storms
ReadyNC - State’s official emergency preparedness site with real-time storm and travel info.
Dare County Emergency Management - Local alerts, evacuation orders, and reentry guidelines.
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North Carolina Department of Public Safety / Emergency Management - Statewide emergency info, shelter updates, and resources.
As noted at booking, Travel Insurance is the only way to recover costs from a mandatory evacuation.
If you purchased Travel Insurance, please contact Red Sky to discuss your coverage and the claims process:
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If you did not purchase Travel Insurance, we are unable to provide refunds under the North Carolina Vacation Rental Act.
Earlier Updates from Dare County
We have provided here the alerts released by Dare County regarding this storm. They are in descending chronological order. The current update from the county is at the top of this page.
