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The Foreign Banks Group of the National Parks Service is closely following the evolution of Hurricane Dorian. At 8 am today, Monday, September 2, regional forecasts indicate that Hurricane Dorian should approach and touch the outside Banks later this week.
Staff at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and the Wright Brothers National Memorial are currently preparing for the potential effects of storms.
A high risk of return currents, creating life-threatening conditions, will persist throughout the week on the Cape Hatteras national coastline.
"Park users should stay out of the Atlantic Ocean until Hurricane Dorian passes and the risk of tear currents and dangerous beach conditions decreases," said Superintendent David Hallac.
Ocracoke Island: Visitor Services will be suspended tomorrow, September 3, 2019 at 10 am on the island of Ocracoke for the duration of the weather event. This includes the Ocracoke Campground, the Visitor Reception Center, the Ranger Programs and the Off-Road Vehicle License Sales Office.
Hatteras and Bodie Islands: This afternoon, campers from Cape Point, Frisco and Oregon Inlet will be informed of the planned route and possible impacts of Hurricane Dorian. All Seashore campgrounds now operate with day-to-day availability. Hospitality centers and hospitality services will likely be suspended later this week.
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site: The site is currently open. Hospitality centers and hospitality services will likely be suspended later this week.
National Wright Brothers Memorial: The memorial is currently open. Hospitality centers and hospitality services will likely be suspended later this week.
The social media sites of the parks on Facebook and Twitter will be updated with current information.
Ramps to the beach: Due to high tides and above-average ocean forecasts, routes may be impractical. Authorized off-road vehicle users must also closely monitor sea turtles and stay clear of nesting areas. Daily updates on the state of the beach access ramp are posted on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore web page at the following address: https://go.nps.gov/ beachaccess.
Rupture currents: There is currently a high risk of dangerous return currents on the beaches of the Cape Hatteras National Coast. High risk of return currents will continue throughout the storm period. For more information on return flow safety, visit http://www.ripcurrents.noaa.gov.
Weather updates: Visitors who are currently in the parks or planning to visit them in the coming week should keep a close watch on NOAA weather radio and websites, local radio and the media for updates and notices. They should also consider the opinions published by Dare County Emergency Management and Hyde County Emergency Management.
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