Here's the latest info on the status of Cape Hatteras from Cheryl Roberts at Outer Banks Lighthouse Society:

Hello, Everyone,
The initial report from Bob Reynolds, Superintendent of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, came in this morning. Other updates have come from residents of Hatteras Island and volunteers at the lighthouse who have been among the few to be able to get to the lighthouse grounds and witness these reports.

There was soundside flooding that kept park service personnel from reaching the grounds for most of the day. Water was reported on the road in Manns Harbor, south of the lighthouse, and over the causeway, north of Oregon Inlet Bridge, and in Hatteras.

Essentially, the lighthouse was spared any
damage. Absolutely amazing how the storm went around the historic landmark. Hurricane Bonnie did a s-l-o-w shuffle up the eastern coast of North Carolina but caused more inconvenience than the damage of which a large storm of this size is capable.

It is to be hoped any of you in this area fared as well. Southern hospitality is wonderful, but how do we tell Danielle to stay well out in the Atlantic!