NC declares state of emergency in Outer Banks
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Governor Stein declares a State of Emergency in North Carolina as Hurricane Erin approaches, mobilizing resources and waiving vehicle regulations.
Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches have been issued for portions of North Carolina’s Outer Banks as extremely dangerous Hurricane Erin continues to barrel across the Atlantic as a major Category 4 hurricane.
Hurricane Erin could dump up to two inches of rain in parts of North Carolina this week as the category 2 storm churns over the Atlantic. On Hatteras Island, some tourists have relocated after a mandatory evacuation order and some residents are deciding to stay.
Most of the tourists have left Ocracoke Island, and the surfers are watching closely as deadly rip currents lurk below the waves.
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Hurricane Erin to bring 'life-threatening' impacts to NC, state of emergency. When, projected path
Hurricane Erin fluctuated in intensity on Monday and expanded in size as people fled North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Forecasts nudge Erin's likely path to the west, increasing the risks at U.S. beaches. Experts say the storm's massive size, rather than windspeed, is what makes it a threat.
Hurricane Erin stays offshore but brings rip currents, high surf and gusty winds to East Coast beaches through Friday. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
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