From the National Weather Service Office in Morehead City

Active weather is on the horizon later today into Friday, as a quick-moving but strong coastal low impacts eastern North Carolina.

• Coastal flooding of up to 2-4 feet above ground level and dangerous surf conditions are expected. RAPID WATER level rises are possible on soundside Hatteras and Ocracoke Friday.
• Strong wind gusts of 45-65 mph are possible, with the highest along the coast. Storm conditions are also expected.
• Severe thunderstorms are possible likely between 10 pm tonight and 7 am Friday, with a tornado or two possible. Again, the highest risk will be right along the coastline. 
• A widespread 1" to 4" of rain is expected, with only minor localized flooding possible in the heaviest areas of rain.

Read the latest update.

This Saturday, November 16, from 9 am until 12 pm, a section of Bonnett Street between Wrightsville and Memorial Avenues, will be closed to allow for local high school art students to paint the crosswalk across Bonnett at Wrightsville Avenue.

Please use caution when in the area.

The closure will be marked by barricades and cones.

Our Board is accepting applications to fill a vacant seat following the resignation of Commissioner Kevin Brinkley on October 2. Brinkley stepped down after moving outside of the town's jurisdiction, as required by North Carolina law.

Qualified Nags Head residents are encouraged to apply for the interim position.

Application Deadline: Friday, December 20, 2024, by 12 p.m.

How to Apply:

Apply online: https://www.nagsheadnc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=973

Paper applications available upon request by calling 252-441-5508

Mayor Ben Cahoon shared: “We’re committed to a fair and transparent process. If you’ve ever thought about serving your community, now is the time to apply and help further Nags Head’s vision.”

The appointee will serve until the municipal election in November 2025, and their term will conclude in December 2025. The elected Board member will then finish out the remaining two years of Commissioner Brinkley’s term.

For more info, visit our website or contact Town Hall at 252-441-5508. 

With our new Resident Access system, water customers who create an account have many options for setting various reminders regarding their bills. Customers can also sign up to manage their account, including viewing historical water consumption and enrolling in e-Billing and auto-pay using their credit card or checking account. The customer's 10-digit account number and most recent bill number will be needed to add an account. Multiple accounts can even be added! When a customer is logged in, they can make a payment, including scheduling payments for a later date or paying multiple accounts at one time. 

It's easy to pay a water bill online. We also have step-by-step instructions on how to set up an account on our website.

We have begun flushing our water system to remove sediment and other deposits that can build up over time. If not removed, these materials may cause water quality deterioration, taste and odor problems, or discoloration of the water. Water may also stagnate in lesser used parts of the distribution system. This can result in degraded water quality.

What to Expect

Work typically takes place between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm.

When we are flushing the water lines in your area, you may observe any or all of the following conditions:

• low water pressure
• no water pressure
• discolored water

In addition, you should raise the lever on automatic ice makers and to check the water quality prior to washing clothes or running automatic dishwashers.

The schedule may change due to emergencies and other workload priorities.

If you have any questions, please call our Public Services Department at 252-441-1122.

Visit the front page of our web site to see where we'll be flushing each week. Or, sign up to receive emails or texts when we send out the updated schedule. You'll find Water System Flushing Schedule under the News Flash category at the link below. 

https://nagsheadnc.gov/list.aspx

We've been awarded $4.5 million in grants from the North Carolina Land and Water Fund for vital conservation and shoreline restoration projects! 

Here’s the breakdown of the grants: 

• $4 Million for Conservation Easements: This will protect over 250 acres of mature maritime forest in Nags Head Woods. These conservation easements ensure this unique ecosystem, one of NC's last intact maritime forests, remains preserved for future generations. The land, managed by The Nature Conservancy, will stay safe from development, securing essential habitats and natural beauty. 
• $500,000 for Shoreline Restoration: This funding will restore 550 feet of public shoreline along Roanoke Sound using a "living shoreline" approach to combat erosion and enhance natural resilience. This project at the Harvey soundside access and Soundside Event Site will bring back brackish marsh habitats, supporting fish, birds, and other wildlife while reinforcing our shoreline’s durability. 

We’re grateful for the support and partnership from The Nature Conservancy and the Dare County Tourism Board in making these projects possible.

News from Dare County

The Dare County Parks and Recreation Department recently announced the launch of a needs assessment survey that will be used to gather feedback about the community’s preferences for recreational offerings—and will aid in the prioritization of future Dare County Parks and Recreation projects, programming and initiatives. The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, November 22, 2024.  

Dare County residents and property owners are strongly encouraged to provide their input by participating in the needs assessment survey before it closes. Please take the survey to share your vision, concerns and ideas for improving recreation in our community! 

A reminder: contractors for the N.C. Department of Transportation are milling and resurfacing the roadway on South Croatan Highway, and adjoining side streets, between East Gray Eagle Street and the Melvin Daniels Bridge. Most of us know this area as Whalebone Junction. 

Single lane closures will be in place where the resurfacing work is occurring.

All work is expected to be complete in November, weather permitting.

→ Motorists are advised to use caution, follow all posted signs and signals, and adhere to detour routes. ←