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Blending In – Memory Monday 9/16/19

Good morning from the Outer Banks. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-80’s today. It will be a great beach day today before the temperatures are expected to dip as fall approaches later this week. We should all plan on going to the beach and blending in today! READ MORE

Hurricane Dorian Update #9 (9/8/19)

Evacuation Order lifted at 4 PM Today for Dare County visitors

The emergency control group for the Dare County areas of the Outer Banks met early this morning and have lifted the evacuation order due to Hurricane Dorian effective at 4 PM today. This is only for guests arriving north of Oregon Inlet in the towns of Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Southern Shores, and Duck. READ MORE

Hurricane Dorian Update #7 9/7/19

Evacuation order for Guests still in place

The Emergency Control Group for the Outer Banks met this morning and determined that due to Hurricane Dorian the conditions on the beaches are not yet safe for guests to return. The mandatory evacuation order for all of Dare and Currituck Counties remains in effect at this time. READ MORE

Hurricane Dorian Update #6 6:15 PM 9/6/19

Dorian Gone – Clean up is Next

At this time a state of emergency and a mandatory evacuation continues for the Outer Banks in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. No entry to the Outer Banks is allowed at this time. Visitors are not expected to be allowed back on the beach on Saturday. Please plan accordingly. READ MORE

Hurricane Dorian Update #5 9:00 AM 9/6/19

Dorian Lashes the Outer Banks

A state of emergency and a mandatory evacuation order continues for all of the Outer Banks due to Hurricane Dorian. Access to the Outer Banks has been closed effective 8 PM on Thursday night and a curfew is in effect for the majority of the area which limits movement around the beaches. READ MORE

Hurricane Dorian Update #4 9/5/19 10:00 AM

Dorian tracking Northeast

A mandatory evacuation order and a state of emergency continue for all of the Outer Banks. All guests in residence have evacuated, and many residents have left the area as well in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Dorian. READ MORE

Hurricane Dorian Update #3 9/4/19

Evacuation Order Continues

As of 10:00 AM on Wednesday (9/4/19) the Mandatory Evacuation order and state of emergency continues for all of the Outer Banks. Dare county visitors and residents as well as Currituck county visitors and residents are all impacted by this order. READ MORE

5 OBX Sweet Treats You Must Try

The Outer Banks is in no shortage of amazing restaurants and meal options, including desserts. Whether you’re looking for just something to grab and go or make it a family outing, you’re sure to find something to satisfy everyone in your group’s sweet tooth with one of these sweet treats. READ MORE

Hurricane Dorian Update #2 12:00 PM 9/3/19

Evacuation Order Expanded to Corolla

The Mandatory Evacuation order for visitors of the Outer Banks has now been expanded to include Currituck County which includes all properties in Corolla. READ MORE

Hurricane Dorian Update #1 10:00 AM 9/3/19

Mandatory Evacuation order for Dare County

The Dare County Control Group has issued a Mandatory Evacuation order for Visitors beginning at noon today (9/3/19). Residents are under a mandatory evacuation order beginning at 6:00 AM tomorrow (9/4/19). READ MORE

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