Nags Head Fishing Pier
CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. A firsthand viewer reports the middle section is gone as heavy surf continues. The pier operator confirms overnight damage and says the full extent cannot be safely assessed until the ocean calms. Do not enter the pier. Source: https://islandfreepress.org/fishing-report/avon-pier-reports-overnight-damage-amid-rough-ocean-conditions/
Strong rip currents expected through Tuesday. Avoid swimming near jetties and inlets. If caught in a rip current, swim parallel to shore.
Heat index expected to reach 105°F. Stay hydrated, take breaks in shade, and watch for signs of heat exhaustion.
The One That Got Away at Masonboro
by Captain Jack Reeves
It was a calm morning at Masonboro Inlet when the biggest red drum I've ever seen decided to teach me a lesson about humility, patience, and the true meaning of 'drag settings'.
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