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Mandatory Evacuation Stays in Effect for Hatteras Island Visitors as Coastal Storm Nears

Original: Mandatory Evacuation Remains in Effect for Hatteras Island Visitors as Powerful Coastal Storm Approaches

Dare County officials say a mandatory evacuation remains in effect for visitors on Hatteras Island, North Carolina, as a powerful coastal storm approaches the Outer Banks. Tourists are being ordered to leave the barrier island ahead of deteriorating conditions, while residents continue to monitor forecasts and prepare for possible flooding, beach erosion and hazardous travel along Highway 12.

Why now: An approaching powerful coastal storm threatens the Outer Banks and authorities are ordering visitors off Hatteras Island.

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• Mandatory Evacuation Remains in Effect for Hatteras Island Visitors as Powerful Coastal Storm Approaches · Dare County (.gov)

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