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Cape Hatteras expecting big hit from Tropical Storm Debby

By Russ and Tiña De Maris
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Got a date to camp or visit Cape Hatteras National Seashore? Be sure to pack your water wings. Cape Hatteras, NC, is warning Debby, the tropical storm, could bring heavy rainfall. Visitors and campers alike should be prepared.

Here’s the complete rundown from a Park Service news release. Cape Hatteras National Seashore is urging caution on roads and beaches over the next two to three days because of the potential for multiple days of heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Debby. The National Weather Service issued a High Surf Advisory for Eastern North Carolina through 2 p.m. Friday, August 9.

Cape Hatteras is warning in these areas

Road travel

Travelers should use caution around the hours of high tide along vulnerable areas of North Carolina Highway 12 from today, August 7, through at least Friday, August 9, particularly at the northern end of Ocracoke Island, due to the potential for ocean overwash.

Low-lying areas of North Carolina Highway 12 on Hatteras Island will likely see several inches of standing water. Motorists should use caution and slow down. Click here for road conditions.

Beach travel

Beach driving conditions are not expected to be favorable at off-road vehicle ramps.

Visitors to Rodanthe should avoid the beach between the north end of Rodanthe and South Shore Drive, due to the potential for small-to-large pieces of house debris on the beach during and after the storm conditions.

Swimming

Dangerous rip currents are forecast to be a threat through this weekend. Swimming is not recommended until conditions improve.

Campgrounds

All Seashore campgrounds are open. Campers may experience flooding around low-elevation campsites.

For weather-related updates, click here.

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Russ and Tiña De Maris
Russ and Tiña De Maris
Russ and Tiña went from childhood tent camping to RVing in the 1980s when the ground got too hard. They've been tutored in the ways of RVing (and RV repair) by a series of rigs, from truck campers, to a fifth-wheel, and several travel trailers. In addition to writing scores of articles on RVing topics, they've also taught college classes for folks new to RVing. They authored the book, RV Boondocking Basics.

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Neal Davis
1 year ago

Thank you, Russ and Tina! 🙂 So long as power is not lost in whatever house we are renting, I can imagine few things more peaceful than walking the beach somewhere on the Outer Banks (Rodanthe, Avon?) during a steady rain. 🤔 🙂 Hopefully the Oregon Inlet bridge safely makes it through this without anything really big getting loose and smacking one of the supports. Thanks again, have a great week, safe travels, and safe stays! 🙂

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