Bill

Hurricane Bill seems to be planning to stay well away from the island (which is fine by me), but forecasters are predicting we will still see some impacts in the surf. A friend of mine actually badly wants to come visit this weekend for that very reason! (Not so much to swim in it, since there will most likely be more rip currents than usual, but just to see it.)

Anyway, I received the following travel advisory release (put out by Dare County) in email today and thought I would pass it on in case anyone is planning to come this way over the next few days.

For Immediate Release:

August 20, 2009
Contact: Dorothy Toolan
Public Information Officer
252-475-5903
dorothy@darenc.com

Weekend Travel Advisory for Hatteras Island

Hurricanes can create dangers even when they do not directly impact land. Dare County Emergency Management is asking visitors to be mindful of Hurricane Bill that will be passing well offshore of the Outer Banks on Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23. One concern is the likelihood of ocean over wash along areas of Highway 12 on Hatteras Island which may cause temporary closures of the roadway during periods of high tide. Travelers to Hatteras Island are asked to adjust their arrival and departure times to avoid high tide, if possible. Saturday high tides will be at approximately 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Please contact your real estate company for information on road conditions or call Dare County Emergency Management at 252-475-5655.