Breaking News: Mandatory Evacuation Ordered For Hatteras Island

OUTER BANKS, N.C. (WAVY) — Many are keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Arthur, especially folks in North Carolina along the Outer Banks. A mandatory evacuation has been ordered for Hatteras Island on Thursday.

Gov. Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency Wednesday as Tropical Storm Arthur moved toward the state. Later in the day, the National Weather Service issued a hurricane warning for all of Dare County.

Around 6 p.m., Dare County emergency management issued a mandatory evacuation for both visitors and residents of Hatteras Island, beginning at 5 a.m. Thursday. After that time, there will be no access to the island.

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