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Sept. 7 - 6 p.m: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Coast Guard have determined that North Carolina waterways, including the Cape Fear River navigational channel and the Beaufort Inlet at Morehead City, are unobstructed and aids to navigation functioning. They are open to all vessel traffic.
Sept. 7 - 1 p.m: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Coast Guard have determined that most North Carolina waterways, including the Cape Fear River navigational channel, are unobstructed and aids to navigation functioning. The Cape Fear River is open to all vessel traffic.
Sept. 6 - 9 p.m: The U.S. Coast Guard has reopened North Carolina waterways, including the Cape Fear River, with exceptions as noted in Marine Safety Information Bulletin 012-08.
Sept. 6 - 3 p.m.: North Carolina State Ports facilities in Morehead City and Wilmington are open for business as usual. Assessment teams determined that minor damage does not impede normal cargo operations. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Coast Guard are working to determine the status of navigable waterways to reopen them to vessel traffic.
Sept. 6 - 10 a.m.: North Carolina State Ports facilities in Morehead City and Wilmington remain closed pending assessment of the effects of Tropical Storm Hanna. Preliminary surveys show minimal damage at both facilities. Assessment teams will meet today to determine the schedule to resume cargo operations. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Coast Guard are working to determine the status of navigable waterways to reopen them to vessel traffic.
Sept. 5 - noon: North Carolina State Ports facilities in Charlotte, Morehead City and Wilmington are closed in anticipation of the expected arrival of Tropical Storm Hanna. After the storm has passed, storm assessment teams will determine the schedule to resume cargo operations. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Coast Guard will determine when it is safe to reopen navigable waterways to vessel traffic.
Sept. 5 - 1 a.m: The U.S. Coast Guard has declared Port Condition Zulu for North Carolina waters, including the Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City, in preparation for the anticipated weather impact of Tropical Storm Hanna.
Sept. 4 - 5 p.m.: The Ports of Morehead City and Wilmington are both under a tropical storm warning. The center of Tropical Storm Hanna is located 625 miles south-southeast of Wilmington, moving northwest at 14 mph. Sustained winds are near 65 mph.
Sept. 4 - 1 p.m: The U.S. Coast Guard has declared Port Condition Yankee for North Carolina waters, including the Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City, in preparation for the anticipated weather impact of Tropical Storm Hanna.
Sept. 4 - noon: The Ports of Morehead City and Wilmington will close at noon Friday, Sept. 5, to prepare for the effects of Tropical Storm Hanna.
Sept. 4 - 11 a.m.: The Ports of Morehead City and Wilmington are both under a hurricane watch. The center of Tropical Storm Hanna is located 720 miles south-southeast of Wilmington, moving northwest at 12 mph. Sustained winds are near 65 mph.
Sept. 4 - 5 a.m.: A hurricane watch is in effect for the Port of Wilmington. The center of Tropical Storm Hanna is located 770 miles southeast of Wilmington, moving northwest at 12 mph. Sustained winds are near 70 mph.
Sept. 3 - 7 p.m.: The U.S. Coast Guard has declared Port Condition X-Ray for North Carolina waters, including the Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City, in preparation for the anticipated weather impact of Tropical Storm Hanna.
Sept. 2 - 3 p.m.: The U.S. Coast Guard has declared Port Condition Whiskey for North Carolina waters, including the Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City, in preparation for the anticipated weather impact of Tropical Storm Hanna.
NC State Ports Adverse Weather Information
U.S. Coast Guard Tropical Storm Hanna Information
NC State Ports Weather, Traffic and Tides Resources
NC Gov. Mike Easley on Hurricane Preparedness
