We continue to monitor Invest 94L in the Caribbean, which is likely to strengthen in the coming days, in addition to Humberto out in the Atlantic. 

What Do We Know at this Point?
Humberto will remain offshore, but will bring long period, powerful swell to our beaches Monday onwards. The highest impacts are likely Tuesday and Wednesday. 

The risk of impacts from Invest 94L are increasing for portions of the Southeast U.S. Inland impacts associated with 94L are possible, but are heavily dependent on the track and intensity.

What Don't We Know?
The track, intensity, and timing of Invest 94L. 

Be sure to get your weather information from trusted sources such as the National Hurricane Center and our local National Weather Service Office.  There is still a lot of uncertainty with 94L at this point, as the system has not even formed yet. While there is a lot to iron out, the risk of impacts to SE US is increasing, so at this point make sure to know your risks, stay tuned for updates, and sign up for OBX Alerts. 

Note that the next briefing will be before 6 p.m. today.

Beach driving permits for the October 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026 season are on sale now.

Four-wheel drive, state-inspected vehicles with a proper Town of Nags Head permit, are allowed on the beach in Nags Head from October 1 through April 30 each year. Driving times are thirty minutes prior to sunrise through thirty minutes after sunset daily.

The seasonal beach driving permit fee is $50 for Nags Head residents and property owners and $100 for all others. 

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A nonpartisan municipal election will be held on November 4, 2025. 

Before the election, the League of Women Voters of Dare County will hold a candidate forum on October 7 so you can hear directly from the those running for Nags Head's Board of Commissioners.

Nags Head Candidate Forum
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Nags Head Board of Commissioners Room
5401 South Croatan Highway

Submit questions for Nags Head's candidates to DarelWV@gmail.com by October 4 (or bring them with you if you plan to attend). Be sure to include your name and town in your submittal. 

**A video of the forum will be available on Nags Head's YouTube channel as well as on CurrentTV and their YouTube channel, which is local cable channel 191.

Oceanfront property owners and sand relocation contractors are invited to attend a meeting about the Town's Sand Relocation Program on Monday, October 13, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Nags Head Board of Commissioners room at 5401 South Croatan Highway.

Equipment operators who attend the meeting will be placed on a list of sand relocation contractors that is provided to property owners at their request. We do not recommend specific contractors; we provide the list solely to help our property owners obtain assistance with sand relocation. We will also include detailed information about the Town's Dune Management Cost Share Program that can help reimburse owners for sand relocation and stabilization expenses.

For more information contact Environmental Planner Conner Twiddy at 252-449-6047 or Conner.Twiddy@NagsHeadNC.gov. 

Join us for a community cleanup on Friday, October 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Volunteers will meet at Dowdy Park (3005 South Croatan Highway), where all cleaning tools will be provided. Come lend a hand, make a difference, and help keep Nags Head beautiful!

National Night Out
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
5–7 p.m.
Dowdy Park 
3005 S. Croatan Hwy.

Join us for this year’s National Night Out and meet the incredible employees and emergency workers who make our community a safer, better place to live.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join Nags Head Fire Rescue for its annual Fire Prevention Week Open House. This family-friendly event will feature fire safety activities, station tours, and important information to help keep your household safe.

Douglas A. Remaley Fire Station 16
5314 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head
Thursday, October 9, 2025
5:30–8:00 p.m.

For more information about Fire Prevention Week programs and activities in Nags Head, contact Nags Head Fire Rescue at 252-441-5909. Learn more about lithium-ion battery safety at FPW.org.

Events are still taking place at Dowdy Park at 3005 S. Croatan Hwy. Don't miss them! 

Yoga in the Park 
Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Free Movie Nights
October 3 and November 7
Sunset

Learn more about future events at Dowdy Park Events | Nags Head, NC.

As the holiday season draws near, the Dowdy Park Holiday Markets are preparing to bring a one-of-a-kind shopping experience to Nags Head. 

Market Dates

• Saturday | November 8 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Saturday | November 29 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Saturday | December 13 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

The park is located at 3005 S. Croatan Hwy.

Interested in being a vendor? Learn more here. Take note of the important dates and guidelines for this year's markets. 

Nags Head Commercial Trash Customers - 

The winter commercial trash collection schedule begins Monday, September 29, 2025.

Collections will change from the summer schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, to the winter schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday only.

This schedule will remain in effect through the end of April 2026.

Remember: leaves, grass clippings, weeds, sticks, branches...none of these go in the recycling bin. 

If you are a Nags Head property owner, you can either take these to our Bulk/Brush Drop-Off Yard (a permit is required) or, from October 1 through April 30, you can place them by the side of the road for curbside collection. Note: if you are placing them out for curbside collection, leave the brush and leaves unbagged. Also, be sure to check where we are in our collection/sweep schedule prior to placing anything by the side of the road.

Thank you for recycling right!

View a reference guide on what can and cannot go into our recycling containers. 

If you don't have time to haul your recyclables to the recycling centers we have at Town Hall (5401 South Croatan Highway) and our Public Services facility (2203 Lark Avenue), be sure to subscribe to the curbside recycling collection service offered by TFC Recycling. The cost is $13.35/month.