The Outer Banks — essentially sand dunes sticking out of the ocean a few feet above sea level — are vulnerable to erosion.

Increased surf and dangerous rip currents are expected to continue along the eastern seaboard as Hurricane Erin moves into ...

The National Hurricane Center warned that roads in the low-lying barrier islands will become impassable, with waves of 15 to 20 feet crashing ashore.

Erin is moving away from the United States but don't breathe a sigh of relief just yet: The massive hurricane is still ...

As Hurricane Erin continues to move up the East Coast, officials say it could be days before the Outer Banks of North ...

Hurricane Erin, still a Category 2 storm, is pulling away from Hampton Roads and the Outer Banks after bringing some tidal flooding, ocean overwash, and heavy winds to the area on Thursday.

But the first Atlantic hurricane of the season is drifting away from the continent and will soon be downgraded.

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