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July 2, 2014 10:00 a.m.
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Hurricane Watch Now In Effect For OBX
The National
Weather Service has issued a hurricane watch for coastal North Carolina
between Bogue Inlet and Oregon Inlet as well as the Pamlico Sound.
Tropical Storm Arthur is moving to the north around 6 MPH and is
projected to strengthen into a hurricane by Thursday night as it
approaches the Outer Banks.
The most recent
data from the National Hurricane Center shows a decrease in the diameter
of the storm. Locally tropical storm force winds are expected to
affect Ocracoke Island between 12:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Friday morning
July 4, 2014. Hurricane force winds are expected during a narrow window
early Friday morning. Projected rainfall for the immediate coast is
3-4 inches and estimated storm surge is 0-3 feet above ground.
There is still
uncertainty about the storm track and strength. Hyde County officials
are closely monitoring Arthur's progress in considering various plans of
action. Residents and visitors are asked to monitor weather reports
and take necessary precautions.
Ocracoke Civic and
Business is in the process of moving activities for 4th of July
celebration to Saturday, July 5th when the weather is expected to clear
up.
The Outer Banks
Group of the National Park Service has announced the following park
closures that will affect Ocracoke starting at 12:00 p.m. noon today:
the NPS campground, NPS docks in Silver Lake, NPS visitors center and
ORV office, as well as NPS lifeguard operations will close until further
notice. All NPS beaches will be closed to off-road vehicles by 9:00
p.m. today until further notice.
Next update from Hyde County Emergency Services is expected at 12:00 p.m. Noon or earlier.
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