CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (March 16, 2026) – Due to the potential for forecasted severe storms, all Carteret County government facilities and offices will close at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 16. The Carteret County Board of Commissioners regular March meeting, originally scheduled for 6 p.m., is canceled.

Residents are urged to have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts, stay weather aware, and have a plan in place. Sign up for Carteret County CodeRED to receive real-time severe weather alerts specific to your location.

Essential public safety services, including the Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Services, will continue to operate without interruption. All other County offices and services will close to the public starting at 2 p.m. Monday.

Stay updated via the county’s website, social media, and local news outlets. For weather updates, visit weather.gov/mhx.

Follow Carteret County Emergency Services on Facebook at facebook.com/CCES7 for the latest updates.

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