Storm Watch

Hurricane Dorian Damage at Long Point Cabin Camp in 2019

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Long Point Cabins Before
Credit: / Image Credit: Google Maps

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Long Point Cabins After
Credit: / Image Credit: NOAA

 

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Storms--whether a coastal storm, northeaster, tropical storm, or hurricane--are a part of living along the coast. Storms can affect the park with overwash, erosion and closures. The park will issue news releases on the storm(s) and any possible impacts to the islands and park operations.

Before, during, and after a storm, please monitor this page, our Facebook and Instagram and our Current Conditions page for information about park conditions.

During named storms, the storm area in Cape Village, and Long Term Parking on North and South Core is open for visitors to use. Vehicles camping and park in the dunes is still prohibited. There is no designated storm shelter location on Shackleford Banks.

 

Tropical Depression 3 briefing.

NOAA

7/5/2025 to 7/8/2025 - Tropical Depression Three continues to meander about 240 miles south of Wilmington, NC.

• The probability of seeing tropical storm force winds has increased slightly from the last update. At this time, the main impacts to Eastern NC remain heavy rain and localized flash flooding.
• An elevated rip current risk will continue this weekend and early next week for area beaches.
• 1 to 3 inches of rain expected across Eastern NC Saturday night into Monday, with locally higher amounts of 4+ inches.
• This could lead to localized flash flooding.