Erin, Outer Banks and Hurricane
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Hurricane Erin strengthened on Wednesday as it headed north in the Atlantic. Here's the latest update, path, warnings and more for the Jersey Shore.
On Wednesday at 4:57 a.m. the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued an updated tropical storm warning in effect until 1 p.m. for Northern Outer Banks.
Wrightsville Beach town officials told ABC11 that they're waiting to see how the storm surge and strong winds could affect Wednesday evening's high ti
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Much of the North Carolina coast, including the Outer Banks, is under tropical storm and storm surge warnings as Hurricane Erin churns as a Category 2 storm.
The storm has triggered a state of emergency in North Carolina and has caused residents and visitors along the Outer Banks to be under evacuation orders.
While South Carolina is not in Erin’s direct path, the storm is having major impacts along the coast. A high rip current risk is in effect from Hilton Head Islan d through Myrtle Beach, with red flags posted at all beaches. Swimmers are urged to stay out of the water through at least Friday afternoon.
A storm surge warning was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Tuesday at 1:09 p.m. for Northern Outer Banks.