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Hurricane Erin waves slam into North Carolina homes

'Wild' Video Shows Hurricane Erin Waves Striking Outer Banks Homes

"Powerful waves from Hurricane Erin hit beachside homes and flooded streets along North Carolina’s Outer Banks" on Aug. 19.

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Hurricane Erin prompts tropical storm warning for North Carolina

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Hurricane Erin ready to unleash its power on North Carolina's Outer Banks

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Hurricane Erin picking up steam as it edges along the East Coast

From Florida to New England, people trying to enjoy the last hurrahs of summer along the coast were met with rip-current warnings, closed beaches and in some cases already treacherous waves as Hurric...

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Hurricane Erin brings violent waves and flooding to east coast

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How to survive rip currents and other drowning hazards, as Hurricane Erin approaches

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Hurricane Erin floods part of a North Carolina highway, stirs up strong winds and waves

Authorities predicted that the largest swells during high tide would cut off villages and homes on the Outer Banks and whip up life-threatening rip currents from Florida to New England.

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Even a Glancing Blow From Hurricane Erin May Cost the Outer Banks a Crucial Lifeline

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N.S. wildfire crews making progress, but Hurricane Erin could bring volatile winds

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When was the last time the Outer Banks evacuated for a hurricane?

Hatteras Island was evacuated on the morning September 10, with the rest of Dare County ordered to evacuate the next day. The storm suddenly shifted southwest over the night of September 11 and ended up making landfall further south, but the evacuation order remained.

NC 12 may be 'impassable' for days due to Hurricane Erin over wash. See evacuation routes

Hurricane Erin's large and expanding wind field will bring storm-driven waves, coastal erosion, and high seas, particularly impacting the Outer Banks.

'We ride it out': Rodanthe residents explain decision to defy Hurricane Erin evacuation orders

Coastal flooding and ocean overwash worsened Wednesday and could peak Thursday in Dare County due to Hurricane Erin.

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OBX prepares for Hurricane Erin

DARE COUNTY, N.C. — While Hurricane Erin isn't expected to make landfall, Dare County leaders are still urging residents to take their warnings seriously. Evacuation orders are in place for Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, where significant storm surges are expected.

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Life-threatening storm surge expected across Dare County, especially on Hatteras Island

In a 10 On Your Side interview with Drew Pearson, director of emergency management for Dare County, he shares what he expects the impacts of Hurricane Erin to be on the Outer Banks while talking about the danger of storm surge.