'It was scary' says Ocracoke ferry passenger as the Outer Banks gets hit by coastal storm

A weather story from Virginia, reported by WAVY Hampton Roads.

Weather · Virginia · October 17, 2026

From WAVY Hampton Roads

Dare County officials are urging residents to stay off the roads as much as possible due to potentially hazardous conditions from the ongoing coastal storm. According to the WAVY Weather team, winds on the Outer Banks, specifically Hatteras Island, could reach up to 50-55 mph.

Reported by WAVY Hampton Roads, October 17, 2026. Read the full story at WAVY Hampton Roads →

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