The short answer is yes. The Outer Banks would offer protection as far as breaking down wave activity and reducing storm surge to an extent. The Sounds are large enough that the winds could build up additional waves and surge, just not as much. And, of course, you'd still have to contend with the wind.
Hurricane Earl is expected to hit landfall in the Outer Banks of North Carolina on Thursday, September 2 at nighttime.
Hurricane Isabel was formed during the 2003 Atlantic hurricane season on September 3. The storm made landfall on the Outer Banks of North Carolina on September 18, and weakened until it dissipated on September 20.
Currently it is over the Atlantic Ocean and expected to make landfall in the Outer Banks of North Carolina on the night of Thursday, September 2, 2010.
We have a temperate climate on the Outer Banks. The averages temp for the winter will vary but are usually chilly. Here is a link that can better explain our climate here are the Outer Banks....... http://www.outerbanks.org/travel_guide/weather/
Hurricanes can produce tornadoes but the tornadoes are usually in the outer reaches of the hurricane.
In the Outer Banks of North Carolina on 20 September 2003.
Hurricane Earl is expected to hit landfall in the Outer Banks of North Carolina on Thursday, September 2 at nighttime.
Hurricane is expected to make landfall in the Outer Banks of North Carolina the night of Thursday, September 2, 2010.
Hurricane Earl will be dangerous in places like the Outer Banks of North Carolina and Cape Cod, Mass. where it is expected to make landfall.
It is predicted to peak near category 4 strength, but gradually weaken after that as it hits the Outer Banks and northward.
Hurricane Isabel was formed during the 2003 Atlantic hurricane season on September 3. The storm made landfall on the Outer Banks of North Carolina on September 18, and weakened until it dissipated on September 20.
Roanoke Island is part of the Outer Banks of North Carolina.The Outer Banks is occasionally hit by hurricanes.With miles and miles of sandy beaches, you can drive your car on the beach in the Outer Banks.
It is expected to hit the NC Outer Banks and move NNE from there across the Delmarva and NJ coast, NYC and up into New England.
Charlotte will be about 6.5 hours from the Outer Banks
North Carolina is associated with outer banks.
The Outer Banks Hospital was created in 2002.
Currently it is over the Atlantic Ocean and expected to make landfall in the Outer Banks of North Carolina on the night of Thursday, September 2, 2010.