Wilmington, Morehead City Close for Traffic ahead of Hurricane Arthur

port of Wilmington
 
Condition Zulu means all traffic is restricted. Therefore the port of Morehead City is closed to all inbound and outbound traffic, and no vessel may enter, depart or transit the safety zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port.
Vessels bound for Wilmington and Morehead City are advised to seek an alternative destination.
Hurricane Arthur, which is the first hurricane this season, has strengthened to a Category 2 Thursday evening as it reached North Carolinas Outer Banks, packing winds of 100mph.
Port of Morehead City
A state of emergence has been declared in 25 counties on the coast or in its immediate vicinity.
Arthur is expected to weaken as it heads offshore north east today along the East Coast.

Press Release, July 4, 2014