Hurricane Erin forces evacuations on North Carolina’s Outer Banks

Hurricane Erin, now downgraded to a Category 4 storm, prompted evacuations along North Carolina’s Outer Banks as it threatens dangerous rip currents and coastal flooding, with waves reaching up to 15 feet. Despite its anticipated path staying offshore, residents like Holly Andrzejewski are taking precautions, while concerns about storm damage and infrastructure impacts persist as the storm approaches Bermuda.

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