Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.

At least 18 youth summer camps across North Carolina stand on or are very near federally designated floodways and flood zones, according to state and federal maps reviewed by The News & Observer. Three of those are located in high flood risk areas, as defined by federal regulators.

Gov. Josh Stein on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 19, declared a state of emergency for North Carolina ahead of impacts expected from Hurricane Erin. “Hurricane Erin will bring threats of coastal flooding, beach erosion, and dangerous surf conditions,” Stein ...

"Extreme beach and coastal damage is likely along the oceanside, resulting in a significant threat to life and property," weather forecasters said about a Hurricane Erin impact on the OBX and other North Carolina coastal areas.

At 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday, the NWS Wakefield VA issued a flood advisory in effect until 8:45 p.m. The advisory is for Camden, Chowan, Gates, Pasquotank and Perquimans counties.

A flood warning is in place from the North Carolina state line to Conway due to elevated water levels in the Waccamaw River. Horry County Emergency Management officials said Saturday the Waccamaw appears to have crested in the Longs area and continues to fall,

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein warns residents to take Hurricane Erin "seriously" as the Category two storm forces evacuations and beach closings.