Hurricane Erin is expected to impact the Outer Banks in North Carolina, sending massive waves crashing into the islands.

Hurricane Erin is forcing evacuations on North Carolina’s Outer Banks as it threatens to whip up wild waves and tropical ...

"The core of Erin is expected to pass to the east of the southeastern and central Bahamas today and tonight," the National ...

Local officials say they only order evacuations ahead of hurricanes when it’s necessary to protect the public.

See the historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in the U.S. Plan your visit for the fall, when the temperatures are still mild and the summer tourists have left. “There are things we ...

Andrzejewski and her husband purchased the bed-and-breakfast, known as the oldest inn on the island, less than a week ago. By Monday they had brought in all the outdoor furniture and made sure their ...

Erin, the year's first Atlantic hurricane, reached an exceedingly dangerous Category 5 status Saturday with 160 mph (260 kph) winds before weakening.

Officials say they’ll keep monitoring Highway 12 so visitors and homeowners can return to the island once it’s safe.

Tropical storm conditions and coastal flooding are expected to appear in areas along the Outer Banks starting late Wednesday.

Dare County orders mandatory evacuation of Hatteras Island as Hurricane Erin approaches with massive waves, storm surge, and flooding risks. S ...