Highway 12, a vital coastal route on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, is susceptible to weather-related disruptions. Public access to real-time visual information through internet-based cameras offers a method for observing current conditions. The presence of live video streams, particularly those hosted on platforms such as YouTube, provides an avenue for remote monitoring of the roadway.
These publicly available camera feeds are beneficial for a variety of users. Residents can assess road conditions before commuting. Tourists planning visits can gauge the impact of weather on their travel routes. Emergency services can utilize the visual data for situational awareness during storms or other incidents. The accessibility of these feeds, often archived, also contributes to historical documentation of coastal changes and storm impacts over time.