Outer Banks, Hurricane Erin and North Carolina
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Locals on the Outer Banks are keeping a close eye on Hurricane Erin's path as it edges past the North Carolina coast. (AP video by Allen G. Breed)
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Hurricane Erin live updates: Conditions across North Carolina's Outer Banks to deteriorate soon
Hurricane Erin has triggered a state of emergency in North Carolina, where residents and visitors along the Outer Banks are under evacuation orders.
Hurricane Erin is causing rough seas at Midtown Beach Aug. 19, 2025 in Palm Beach. While the storm is forecast to remain offshore of Florida in the Atlantic Ocean, National Weather Service forecasters said Palm Beach County can expect to feel the storm's effects in the form of rip currents and rough surf.
Hurricane Erin is expected to impact the Outer Banks in North Carolina, sending massive waves crashing into the islands.