Rip Current Safety Reminders

July 3, 2018 | Katie Mosher

This summer, educate yourself before jumping in the water at North Carolina beaches. ...

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Interpreting Irma: What Do All Those Watches and Warnings Mean?

September 8, 2017 | Jessica Whitehead

Jessica Whitehead reviews some of the terms used to describe hazards North Carolina might encounter as Hurricane Irma approaches the state over the next few days....

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New Island Sheds Light on Ever-Changing N.C. Coast

August 15, 2017 | Danielle Costantini

Shelly Island has been amazing visitors to Cape Point all summer, but the North Carolina coast is always changing. ...

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Pack Safety to Visit Shelly Island, Other N.C. Beaches

August 15, 2017 | Danielle Costantini

The newly exposed shoal off of Cape Point appears to be growing closer to the coast, but the distance can be deceiving. ...

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#HurricaneStrong Comes to North Carolina

May 11, 2017 | Staff

On May 10, several Hurricane Hunter aircraft flew into Raleigh-Durham International Airport for a public event raising awareness about preparedness as the 2017 hurricane season approaches....

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