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A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Chincoteague Island. The National Hurricane Center’s current forecast has Hurricane Irene very close to Chincoteague late Saturday night and early Sunday morning with hurricane force winds, heavy rain, and tidal flooding arriving by mid-day Saturday. Currently, all non-residents should be evacuated. Phase III of the Town’s Evacuation Plan [...]

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With Hurricane Earl expected to pass along the Atlantic Coast, the Coast Guard is stressing the importance of safety for boaters and swimmers during the hurricane season. Hurricanes can create dangers in the water, such as rip currents and large waves. Rip currents and undertows can drag swimmers away from their boat or the beach [...]

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