It is hard to believe that November is already here. The holidays will be here before we know it. Several big retailers have already announced their plans to be open on Thanksgiving Day for Black Friday shopping this year. October held true to form and was likely the most beautiful month on the Outer Banks […]
Welcome fall! After a very busy summer, we’re quite happy to have some cooler temps and quieter beaches, not to mention restaurants and grocery stores! This really is the best time of year on the OBX. With the upcoming holiday weekend, we’re expecting a good number of folks down here for the Parade of Homes, […]
While it is sad to see summer coming to a close, September is our favorite time of year on the Outer Banks, so we are excited! Typically the temperatures cool off just enough in September to maximize outdoor enjoyment. This year has been an exception. The month of August was unusually mild, and the first […]
Aside from Hurricane Arthur early in July, the weather was very pleasant most all month. We had the normal 5.2 inches of rain, and temperatures were mild. As of this writing, tropical storm Bertha is off our coast at a safe distance. The surfers are happy, but rip currents are high, and visitors should use […]
Foremost on everyone’s minds in the week past was Hurricane Arthur. With the Outer Banks at full capacity, and Arthur’s surprise development into a category 2 hurricane, everyone was concerned for the safety of our visitors and the potential for the summer season to be cut short for many parts of the Outer Banks if […]
After what felt like the never-ending winter, it is feeling like summer on the Outer Banks again! The weather has been almost perfect for enjoying outdoor activities, and we are seeing visitor traffic picking up considerably. Luckily, all four lanes of the Wright Memorial Bridge are now opened again. We are looking forward to another […]
If April showers really do bring May flowers, then we can expect to see a magnificent array of blooms any day now. April’s rainfall total came in at 5.22 inches, considerably more than the 3.1 inch average. We saw only 5 days of all-day sunshine. This was good for retailers in the area during spring […]
March did not disappoint; it came in like a lion and went out like a lamb. We are now enjoying some fantastic, warm weather in Duck! We are hopeful that the worst of winter is now behind us. We are seeing signs of spring everywhere, but most notably is the increase in the number of […]
