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First sea turtle nest in the National Seashore found on Ocracoke
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (133+ words) From our news services The Cape Hatteras National Seashore has reported the first sea turtle nest of the season discovered the morning of May 12 on Ocracoke, and which is a leatherback turtle nest. Leatherback sea turtle nests typically account for…...
Spotted on Ocracoke: a southeastern five-lined skink
2+ week, 6+ day ago (443+ words) If you've read novels by Carl Hiaasen, you've likely come across Skink'his eccentric, one-eyed former governor turned environmental vigilante. While the character is pure fiction, the name itself comes from a very real animal. Skinks are reptiles'members of the lizard…...
N. C. State researchers seek Hatteras, Ocracoke input on coastal flooding solutions
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (233+ words) From our news services Residents of Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands are invited to share their perspectives as part of a new research project examining how local connections influence views on coastal adaptation strategies. The survey, led by researchers at North…...
Citizen science program needs help observing the weather
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (478+ words) From our news services Have you ever wondered how much rain fell during a recent thunderstorm? How about snowfall during a winter storm? If so, an important volunteer weather observing program needs your help. The'Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow…...
Clashing fronts expected to bring severe weather later today through Tuesday
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (231+ words) From our news services The North Carolina Weather Forecast Office out of Newport/Morehead Cityvvhas issued a severe weather alert for eastern North Carolina from Sunday afternoon (March 15) through 2 a. m. Tuesday. This afternoon and evening a warm front will bring conditions…...
Extreme cold, strong winds heading our way this weekend
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (125+ words) From our news services The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Morehead City has issued a weather alert: a strong Arctic front will cross the area tonight, bringing dangerously cold conditions Saturday and Sunday. Strong winds will develop Saturday morning…...
What are those weird rocks I found on the beach?
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (688+ words) Editor's note: This story was first published in the August 2025 issue of the Ocracoke Observer. Ocracoke beach shelling is different from elsewhere along the East Coast. When you walk along the beach you will see myriad bivalves and gastropods, sometimes…...
Another weekend, another winter storm weather watch
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (157+ words) From our news services As of Wednesday morning (Jan. 28), the National Weather Service continues to track a system that could develop into a winter storm affecting the Outer Banks this weekend. While specific snow accumulations remain uncertain, forecast models show…...
Winter storm could hit this weekend'Updated
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (96+ words) From our news services Eastern North Carolina has been placed under a winter storm watch for this weekend, the National Weather Service's NC Weather Forecast Office announced Tuesday morning. It is too early to determine what type and amount of…...
Ocracoke Christmas Bird Count connects birds and observers
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (598+ words) The birds of Ocracoke proved watcher-friendly for the annual Christmas Bird Count held on Dec. 31. For the second consecutive year, observers tallied more than 100 species'reaching 101 in all. This marks a notable achievement, as most counts since the tradition began in…...