The storm has already prompted evacuation orders on North Carolina's Outer Banks and warnings about dangerous rip currents and swells along the East Coast.

Forecasts nudge Erin's likely path to the west, increasing the risks at U.S. beaches. Tropical storm conditions are expected in North Carolina's Outer Banks starting late Wednesday.

Most of the tourists have left Ocracoke Island, and the surfers are watching closely as deadly rip currents lurk below the ...

Additional strengthening is expected as the storm is forecast to “remain a large and dangerous major hurricane through the ...

Hurricane Erin is expected to bring large waves, rough surf and life-threatening rip currents from Florida to Canada ...

Charlotte Fire has activated its Urban Search and Rescue team to support response efforts as Hurricane Erin approaches the ...

Hurricane Erin weakened to a category 3 hurricane during the early hours of Aug. 19 as it moves closer to the East Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center. As of 5 a.m. Aug. 19, Erin was ...