During Outer Banks storm escape, wild wave smashes onto Hatteras ferry, crushing SUV windshield

A weather story from North Carolina, reported by CBS17 Raleigh.

Weather · North Carolina · October 18, 2026

From CBS17 Raleigh

In a narrowing window while Outer Banks officials were ordering Hatteras Island visitors to "leave immediately" on Saturday, a Nor'easter storm was kicking up 60 mph winds and 15+ foot waves.

Reported by CBS17 Raleigh, October 18, 2026. Read the full story at CBS17 Raleigh →

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