The DOT says its ferry system has carried more than 2,200 passengers from Ocracoke Island during evacuation efforts this week.

North Carolina Ferries have successfully transported 1,113 vehicles and 2,263 passengers off Ocracoke Island amid ongoing evacuation efforts. The final ferry de

NC Ferries have successfully evacuated 1,113 vehicles and 2,263 passengers from Ocracoke Island, with the final boat set to leave for Swan Quarter at 11 a.m. Ferries

The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC released an updated storm surge watch at 5:05 a.m. on Tuesday in effect until 1:15 p.m. for Ocracoke Island.

The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC released an updated tropical storm warning at 4:42 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until Wednesday at 12:45 a.m. for Ocracoke Island.

New York City closed its beaches to swimming on Wednesday and Thursday, and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered three state beaches on Long Island to

Tideland Electric Membership Corportation had 11 crew members deployed to Ocracoke to supplement their island workforce. Today’s ferry crossing had the delivery

A tropical storm watch was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Monday at 4:50 p.m. in effect until Tuesday at 2 a.m. for Ocracoke Island.

An updated storm surge warning was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Tuesday at 4:42 p.m. in effect until Wednesday at 12:45 a.m. for Ocracoke Island.

Most of the tourists have left Ocracoke Island, and the surfers are watching closely as deadly rip currents lurk below the waves.