OCRACOKE, N.C. (WAVY) - NC 12 is closed Tuesday near Ocracoke Island following the arrival of the last ferry due to an increasing ocean overwash, according to NCDOT.

NCDOT emphasized the overwash is making roads hazardous for motorists and the road will be closed through Thursday at minimum.

The hazardous conditions are due to impacts from Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda, with those near Cape Hatteras National Seashore also making preparations.

Dare County Public Schools has announced an early dismissal day Tuesday for Hatteras students, while Hatteras students attending Dare Early College will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m.

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