Pungo's Omens

Pitch-black and crystalline-striped waves chop and lap the town’s edge, rising then plunging with a mighty force. Soot skies slowly coat the heavens above. Raw winds whip, whirling over and through docked boats, piers, and streets. Belhaven, North Carolina’s Mayor remains complacent amidst Hurricane Isaias’ possible arrival as Pungo River lavishes its clues. But suddenly, Pungo becomes calm, soothing into a tranquil bath. A subtle vibration hums throughout this sudden lull, hinting at what’s yet to come.