SEVERE WEATHER
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TROPICAL STORM CHANTAL
We are actively monitoring Tropical Storm Chantal and will provide official town updates on this page as soon as they are available. Additional resources can be found below.
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Severe Weather Travel Updates
Tropical Storm Chantal – Update #1
Saturday, July 05, 2025
Important Update for Guests Arriving & Departing July 5 & 6
Tropical Storm Chantal is currently being monitored, and while our area is not under a tropical storm warning or watch at this time, we do encourage you to stay informed as conditions may change.
What to Expect:
- Heavy rainfall and strong winds are anticipated across Eastern North Carolina beginning late Saturday and into Sunday morning.
- Travel delays are possible, both on the roads and at local airports.
- Rip current risk remains high. Please use extreme caution when visiting the beach and adhere to all posted flag warnings. For real-time beach updates, visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org.
Housekeeping & Pool Services:
We are operating under normal business hours, but weather-related delays in housekeeping or pool service may occur. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritize guest and staff safety.
Stay Informed:
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, we recommend checking these trusted sources:
Whether you are already on the Island or preparing to travel, please take precautions and stay safe.
Additional Resources
RIP CURRENT SAFETY
Rip currents are very powerful channels of water that move at very fast speeds away from the shore and can quickly pull even a strong swimmer out to sea. It is important for all swimmers to know the signs of a rip current and avoid those areas. A few indicators provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) include:
- A channel of churning, choppy water
- Notable differences in water color
- Lines of foam, seaweed or debris moving steadily seaward
- A break in the incoming wave pattern
If caught in an ocean rip current:
- Remain calm to conserve energy and think clearly.
- Never fight against the current.
- Think of the rip current like a treadmill that cannot be turned off, but that you can step to the side of.
- Swim out of the current in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the current, swim at an angle, away from the current, towards shore.
- If you are unable to swim out of the rip current, float or calmly tread water. When out of the current, swim towards shore.
- If you are still unable to reach shore, draw attention to yourself by waving your arms and yelling for help.
