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From NCDOT NC12 on FB: Good morning! NC12 remains OPEN and passable through Hatteras, with sand and water on the road in several locations.

NC12 remains CLOSED on the north end of Ocracoke Island due to hazardous conditions from ocean overwash.

NCDOT crews will be out today shoring up dune lines and clearing secondary roads.

That being said, there is a chance that tidal conditions will worsen today due to long form waves from Hurricane Melissa, which will be passing well to our east today and tomorrow.

As always, please slow down, drive carefully, and give our crews room to work.

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From NC’s Weather Authority on FB: The coastal low is ramping up off the Outer Banks, winds are gusting 40-55MPH along parts of the coast, especially the Outer Banks and Downeast Carteret County. Coastal flooding is beginning in the vulnerable areas of Buxton on Hatteras Island hours ahead of high tide. More flooding is possible here and over on Pea Island in the Canal Zone near Oregon Inlet. Highway 12 could be closed at times through the afternoon.

Photo: NCDOT

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From Dare County Government on FB: NCDOT has announced that N.C. Hwy. 12 on Hatteras Island will soon be safe for travel.

Staged reentry will begin soon:
✅ Priority 2 & 3 (Permanent Residents, Employees and Non-Resident Property Owners): Reentry begins Saturday, Aug. 23 at 12 p.m.
✅ Priority 4 (Visitors): Reentry begins Sunday, Aug. 24 at 6 a.m.

⚠️ Drive slowly—standing water on N.C. Hwy. 12 is saltwater and can damage vehicles. Please give NCDOT crews plenty of room as they continue clearing roads.

Visitors: Be sure to confirm accommodations with your property manager before traveling.

For more information, visit DareNC.gov/Erin.

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From Island Free Press.org: Overwash possible again on Friday, N.C. Highway 12 remains closed

https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-news/overwash-possible-friday-n-c-highway-12-remains-closed/

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From Dare County Government on FB: N.C. Hwy. 12 on Hatteras Island remains CLOSED due to major ocean overwash. NCDOT NC 12 crews are working to clear roadways, but the road will remain closed until travel is safe.
⚠️ Mandatory Evacuation for all of Hatteras Island (Zone A) remains in effect.
⚠️ Tropical Storm & Storm Surge Warnings are still in place.
🌊 Double red flags: Entering the ocean anywhere in Dare County is prohibited. Conditions are life-threatening.

Stay vigilant—the highest water levels are expected with this evening’s high tide around 7 p.m.

👉 Reentry permits are required for staged reentry once officials determine it’s safe. Apply at DareNC.gov/Reentry
👉 For closures, storm updates & local alerts: DareNC.gov/HurricaneErin
👉 Real-time travel updates: DriveNC.gov

Stay safe, stay informed, and stay out of the water.

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$20,946,200 in Community Project Funding we secured for Charlotte & #NC12 is included in the final 2023 appropriations government funding package.

This funding responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in the Charlotte region, and specifically includes $7.9 million for affordable housing across Mecklenburg and Cabarrus Counties.

https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-adams-secures-historic-wins-omnibus