Hurricane Erin is forcing evacuations on North Carolina's Outer Banks amid fears of strong winds and dangerous waves. Forecasters predict the storm, classified as a Category 3 hurricane with 115 mph winds, will alter its course and avoid landfall. However, hazardous rip currents and coastal flooding are expected, presenting serious threats to safety. Cars are evacuating from Ocracoke Island to Hatteras Island as flooding is anticipated to continue into Thursday. The storm's impact includes the risk of 15-foot waves swamping roads and causing disruptions.
Hurricane Erin is forcing evacuations on North Carolina's Outer Banks due to threats of wild waves and tropical force winds, with rip currents expected.
Erin was a Category 3 hurricane with 115 mph winds early Tuesday, leading to coastal flooding and dangerous conditions along North Carolina's barrier islands.
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