Outer Banks
![Coastal flood and high surf advisories remain in effect for much of the Outer Banks through Monday morning due to swells from distant Hurricane Ernesto combined with higher-than-usual tides due to the nearly-full moon. Coastal flood and high surf advisories remain in effect for much of the Outer Banks through Monday morning due to swells from distant Hurricane Ernesto combined with higher-than-usual tides due to the nearly-full moon.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/rodanthe-beach-debris-0818.jpg?w=117)
‘Substantial damage’ to several Outer Banks beachfront homes reported; debris spread over 11 miles
Coastal flood and high surf advisories remain in effect for much of the Outer Banks...
![See massive display kites flying high, including a 100-foot octopus, an 80-foot panda and a 50-foot fish during the Outer Banks Kite Festival. See massive display kites flying high, including a 100-foot octopus, an 80-foot panda and a 50-foot fish during the Outer Banks Kite Festival.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/TVP-kite-festival.jpg?w=132)
Some of America’s best stunt kite pilots coming to Outer Banks festival
See massive display kites flying high, including a 100-foot octopus, an 80-foot panda and a...
![The beach box-style cottage at 23214 Corbina Drive in Rodanthe was unoccupied at the time, National Park Service spokesperson Michael Barber said Friday night. The beach box-style cottage at 23214 Corbina Drive in Rodanthe was unoccupied at the time, National Park Service spokesperson Michael Barber said Friday night.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/corbina-house-collapse1.png?w=136)
Beach house in Rodanthe is pulled into Atlantic Ocean, carried off
The beach box-style cottage at 23214 Corbina Drive in Rodanthe was unoccupied at the time,...
![The National Park Service is warning Outer Banks beachgoers to stay out of the ocean and away from threatened oceanfront houses in Rodanthe as distant Hurricane Ernesto passes by this weekend. The National Park Service is warning Outer Banks beachgoers to stay out of the ocean and away from threatened oceanfront houses in Rodanthe as distant Hurricane Ernesto passes by this weekend.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ncdot-ocracoke.jpg?w=140)
Coastal flooding, high surf advisories up for the Outer Banks due to distant Ernesto
The National Park Service is warning Outer Banks beachgoers to stay out of the ocean...
![The weather service says the Outer Banks will begin to feel Ernesto's impacts early Friday. Strong swells will combine with high astronomical tides, creating rip currents and ocean overwash flooding along vulnerable areas of the Outer Banks. The weather service says the Outer Banks will begin to feel Ernesto's impacts early Friday. Strong swells will combine with high astronomical tides, creating rip currents and ocean overwash flooding along vulnerable areas of the Outer Banks.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tropical_Weather_Ernesto_00209_09dc41.jpg?w=132)
Forecasters warn of deadly rip currents along the Outer Banks as Ernesto passes by
The weather service says the Outer Banks will begin to feel Ernesto's impacts early Friday....
![In addition to free entrance for the day and ranger-led educational programs, the park will stay open late for a special viewing of Disney’s “Up” on the lawn of the visitor center. In addition to free entrance for the day and ranger-led educational programs, the park will stay open late for a special viewing of Disney’s “Up” on the lawn of the visitor center.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2023/03/27/23QQVSMU2EJTBNSBO2OS6LXY4Y.jpg?w=135)
Celebrate National Aviation Day on the Outer Banks
In addition to free entrance for the day and ranger-led educational programs, the park will...
![The Pilot conducted 23 interviews in June and July of students, employers and volunteers who work with the students, and found intersecting concerns surrounding transportation and housing. The Pilot conducted 23 interviews in June and July of students, employers and volunteers who work with the students, and found intersecting concerns surrounding transportation and housing.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TVP-L-J-1-STUDENTS-AT-KDH-REC-CENTER-CS-0801-02.jpg?w=117)
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Outer Banks international student workers share concerns about housing, transportation
The Pilot conducted 23 interviews in June and July of students, employers and volunteers who...
![State water quality officials are advising the public to avoid swimming in North Carolina coastal waters from the Wright Memorial Bridge in Kitty Hawk to the South Carolina line due to heavy rain accompanying Tropical Storm Debby. State water quality officials are advising the public to avoid swimming in North Carolina coastal waters from the Wright Memorial Bridge in Kitty Hawk to the South Carolina line due to heavy rain accompanying Tropical Storm Debby.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/unnamed.jpg?w=117)
Swimming advisory issued for N.C. coast from Kitty Hawk to South Carolina line
State water quality officials are advising the public to avoid swimming in North Carolina coastal...
![A flood watch is in effect along the Outer Banks and North Carolina is under a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Debby makes its way north. The flood watch is in effect from noon Tuesday through 8 p.m. Friday from Ocracoke to Duck. A flood watch is in effect along the Outer Banks and North Carolina is under a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Debby makes its way north. The flood watch is in effect from noon Tuesday through 8 p.m. Friday from Ocracoke to Duck.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_3830.jpg?w=137)
N.C. governor declares state of emergency, Outer Banks under flood watch as Debby approaches
A flood watch is in effect along the Outer Banks and North Carolina is under...
![Hurricane Debby reached the Big Bend coast of Florida early Monday, bringing with it the potential for catastrophic flooding and life-threatening storm surge as it slowly passes over the northern part of the state. Hurricane Debby reached the Big Bend coast of Florida early Monday, bringing with it the potential for catastrophic flooding and life-threatening storm surge as it slowly passes over the northern part of the state.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AP24218539447938.jpg?w=132)
Tropical Storm Debby hits Florida with floods, threat of record rain in Georgia and the Carolinas
Hurricane Debby reached the Big Bend coast of Florida early Monday, bringing with it the...