Outer Banks, Hurricane Erin and North Carolina
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Hurricane Erin on Tuesday remained a major hurricane as headed north in the Atlantic prompting coastal advisories for Florida while the National Hurricane Center kept track of two tropical waves
Hurricane Erin remained a Category 4 storm throughout the day. Here's a look at the latest forecast and spaghetti models.
Parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks are under mandatory evacuation orders, as the National Hurricane Center warns that Hurricane Erin could bring tall waves topping 15 to 20 feet.
Hurricane Erin is expected to grow in size and strength as it moves north through the Atlantic this week. Forecasters expect it to pass well offshore of North Carolina on Wednesday and Thursday, but say it likely will cause coastal flooding and erosion, along with dangerous rip currents.
Coastal communities are on high alert as Hurricane Erin is expected to impact North Carolina beaches this week.