Monster storm lashes North Carolina
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Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
High tide Thursday evening could bring more damage to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, even as Hurricane Erin spins away into the Atlantic Ocean.
The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC released a storm surge watch at 4:50 p.m. on Monday in effect until Tuesday at 2 a.m. for Hatteras Island.