Highway 12 on North Carolina's Outer Banks closed due to weather conditions; Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry operations halted.

Highway 12 on North Carolina's Outer Banks is closed due to weather conditions, including ocean overwash and unsafe driving conditions, prompting the halt of Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry operations. The closure and suspension of ferry service are expected to continue until at least noon on Sunday. The region has experienced heavy rainfall, making it one of Cape Hatteras's top 5 wettest Marches in history.

March 23, 2024
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