Carteret County

Small Craft Advisory issued December 30 at 12:36AM EST until December 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

12:36 AM — 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory issued December 30 at 12:36AM EST until December 30 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

12:36 AM — 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and very rough waters. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory issued December 30 at 12:36AM EST until December 31 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

12:36 AM — 12:45 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Hurricane Erin Closures At Cape Lookout National Seashore:

The National Park Service staff will be monitoring ongoing developments with Hurricane Erin and will post updates as needed on the park website at go.nps.gov/stormwatch, and via Facebook and Instagram.

Prospectus for Passenger Ferry Service to the South Core Banks and Shackleford Banks and Land Transp

Find more information for concession business opportunity to provide passenger ferry service to the South Core Banks and Shackleford Banks and land transportation on the South Core Banks at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/cc-calo001-26.htm

Costly Outcome: Shark Island

Located near the Point of Cape Lookout, a sandbar has begun to connect, known as Shark Island, which lies outside of Cape Lookout's jurisdiction. The sand in this region is soft, making it difficult to navigate, increasing the risk of becoming stuck.

Fireworks Prohibited within Cape Lookout National Seashore

Happy Independence Day! We look forward to spending the holiday weekend with you. A friendly reminder that for public safety, fireworks are prohibited within Cape Lookout National Seashore.

Updated Hurricane Helene Pisgah Ranger District Closures

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Appalachian Ranger District Hurricane Helene Updated Closures

Our staff on the Appalachian Ranger District, in cooperation with partners and volunteers, have made great progress clearing debris and repairing damage from Hurricane Helene on the Pisgah National Forest.

Roan Mountain Fire Restrictions

Fire restrictions are now in effect for the Roan Mountain area of Appalachian Ranger District due to heightened fire danger caused by Hurricane Helene. The fire restriction is in effect on all National Forest System land from Hughes Gap to Doll Flats on the

Pisgah National Forest Driving Safety Alert

Please use caution as you travel in and around the Forest. We have a lot of heavy equipment and repair crews in the area working on roads damaged during Hurricane Helene. Up to 2,000 tons of gravel are being placed EVERY DAY on our Forest Service roads through the summer and fall.

Paint Rock Closure

Effective through May 1, 2035, certain National Forest System lands in the Paint Rock area, located on the Appalachian Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest and the Unaka Ranger District of Cherokee National Forest, will be closed to protect cultural resources.

Grandfather Ranger District Hurricane Helene Updated Closures

The following recreation sites and trails remain closed:McDowell County:

Appalachian Trail Detour- Iron Mountain Gap

The Iron Mountain Gap detour is now in place to route hikers around the final remaining 6 miles of closed section of the Appalachian Trail from about a mile south of the destroyed Cherry Gap Shelter to about a mile north of Iron Mountain Gap (approx. NOBO mile 360.6 to 365.9).