Posted: Aug 4, 2020 \/ 12:18 PM EDT \/ Updated: Aug 4, 2020 \/ 04:44 PM EDT<\/p>\n
HATTERAS, N.C. (WAVY) Both Hatteras and Ocracoke islands are reopening after issuing mandatory evacuations ahead of Isaias.<\/p>\n
After facing minimal impacts from tropical storm Isaias, Dare County officials say Hatteras Island reopened with unrestricted access at 2 p.m. Tuesday. <\/p>\n
Hyde County officials also reopened Ocracoke Island for residents, property owners and vendors effective at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Ocracoke would reopen for visitors at 6 a.m. Wednesday.<\/p>\n
NCDOT announced Tuesday the U.S. Coast Guard gave permission for the Hatteras Inlet ferry route to resume service Tuesday afternoon.<\/p>\n
The route will run this limited schedule for the rest of the day Tuesday:<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, Aug. 5, the temporary schedule will be as follows:<\/p>\n
The ferry will resume its regular schedule Thursday, Aug. 7.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, more inland areas of the state were hit hard, including Bertie County, where at least two people are dead after tornadoes touched down early Tuesday morning. <\/p>\n
Gov. Roy Cooper held a press conference to discuss the states storm response at 3 p.m. <\/p>\n
Dare County Emergency Management says some sand and water may be in low-lying areas, including Highway 12 south of the Etheridge Bridge, but damage has been relatively small. No ocean overwash was reported on NC 12. <\/p>\n
Though officials say delays should be expected and drivers should check road conditions ahead of time at http:\/\/www.drivenc.gov.Surf<\/a> conditions are still dangerous and ocean swimming is prohibited at this time. <\/p>\n Hyde County officials warn those traveling to Ocracoke that there may be delayed with the ferries. <\/p>\n Outer Banks national park sites are safe to reopen by Wednesday. Those sites include Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial.<\/p>\n Facilities and operations that have been closed and\/or suspended due to COVID-19 safety precautions will still remain closed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n More:<\/p>\n Hatteras Island, Ocracoke Island reopen to residents and vendors; minimal damage from Isaias - WAVY.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Posted: Aug 4, 2020 \/ 12:18 PM EDT \/ Updated: Aug 4, 2020 \/ 04:44 PM EDT HATTERAS, N.C. (WAVY) Both Hatteras and Ocracoke islands are reopening after issuing mandatory evacuations ahead of Isaias Continue reading